BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
After portraying Thelma Ann Evans on the CBS sitcom Good Times, Bern Nadette Stanis became a big star.Back in the ‘70s, many of the show’s African-American viewers aspired to do what she has achieved. When the series ended, Stanis went on to appear on different TV shows such as The Cosby Show, The Parent Hood, and The Love Boat. She occasionally makes guest appearances in different projects, but she has mainly retired to focus more on her family. You might not know this but it is worth mentioning that Stanis is a wonderful writer and in 2006, she released her non-fiction book Situations 101: Bern Nadette Stanis.
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
Tippi Hedren’s performance in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was truly stellar and quite unforgettable. In addition to her acting prowess, you may also know her because of her amazing progenies. Her daughter, Melanie Griffith, also has impressive acting chops, and so do her grandchildren Dakota Johnson and Stella Banderas! Despite the fact that Hedren has retired from acting many years ago, she has made small appearances. These days, she spends most of her time launching various fundraising campaigns for different charities, her niche being wildlife preservation.