Janet Jackson and Ja’net DuBois starred in the 1974-1980 CBS sitcom Good Times
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Janet Jackson is honoring the life and legacy of her late Good Times costar, Ja’net DuBois.
Following DuBois’ death at age 74 on Monday, Jackson — who played Penny Gordon Woods, the adopted daughter of DuBois’ character Willona Woods in Good Times — shared a sweet Instagram tribute in honor of the late actress.
DuBois’ Good Times character was a close family friend and neighbor to the Evans Family. She was known for being independent, generous and always up for fun.
Janet Jackson and Ja’Net DuBois on Good Times. Good Times Actress and Co-Writer of The Jeffersons‘ Theme Song Ja’net DuBois Dies at 74
Ja’net DuBois. David Livingston/Getty Remembering the Stars We’ve Lost in 2020
In addition to her famous Good Times role, DuBois appeared in a number of television series including The Love Boat, The Facts of Life, Beverly Hills, 90210, ER and The PJs, where she starred as Mrs. Avery.
DuBois’ Hollywood career landed her a TV Land Impact Icon Award for Good Times in 2006 and an Emmy Award for outstanding voice-over performance for The PJs.
She also famously sang and co-wrote The Jeffersons theme song, “Movin’ On Up.”
DuBois is survived by her three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren Rani, Yovanne and Burghardt DuBois. Her son, Raj Kristo Gupta, died in 1987 after a three-year battle with cancer, according to EW.
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