Marla Gibbs, 93, says she’s “ready to work again” at ABFF Honors

Marla Gibbs Celebrating his productive career in Hollywood – and is ready for more!

The Jeffsons Alum, 93, received the Hollywood Legacy Award at the American Black Film Festival awards in Los Angeles on Monday 17 February for his productive career as an actress and producer. The event, founded in 2016, praises black artists who have defended diversity and inclusion and made significant contributions to American entertainment.

Gibbs was awarded with the award of Regina KingHer former NBC 227 costs. Gibbs immediately expressed his excitement over having King, 54, by his side.

“I’m also happy to be honored today. Being honored is wonderful. Especially when you are still here on the planet, ”Gibbs began his acceptance number. “I got some ladies for me and they said: ‘Marla, I’ve always wanted to act. Do you think it’s too late? ‘I said, “Are you still fighting?” They said, “Yes.” “To add,“ It’s not too late. As long as you are here and you still breathe. “

“I have been so blessed,” she said as she admitted that she is celebrated for her work as a no-nonsense maid Florence Johnston on the groundbreaking sitcom The Jeffersons. The CBS series was broadcast from 1975 to 1985 and followed a prosperous black couple moving from Queens to Manhattan. She was nominated for Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a comedy series every year 1981-1985 for her role in the series.

After Jeffsons Ended, she then played with King in 227 from 1985 to 1990 and depicted the daily life of a middle -class black family in Washington, DC

“Tonight I’m so happy not only to have my daughter Regina, but my daughter Angela (Gibbs),” she said. Marla and her ex-husband Jordan Gibbs shared three children: Angela, 70, Dorian, 61 and Joseph.

“And my agents, who have won the award several times as the best agents,” she said before she added, “They know I’m ready to work again. Anyone have any projects?”

“Thank you very much. Everyone who watched the show. I say thank you. I owe you a big bowl please. If you hadn’t seen, I wouldn’t be. Since you looked, I am, ”she said.

“I owe everything to you. I appreciate you so much. Been an honor to be among you all these years, “she said before she repeated,” yes, and I’m ready to do a little more! ”

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Together with Gibb’s price at the Event February 17, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was awarded Excellence in the Arts Award, Keke Palmer was honored with the Renaissance Award, Aaron Pierre recognized with the Rising Star Award and Giancarlo Esposito Got Excellence in the Arts Award.