Ja'Net DuBois was still thriving on TV in the 1990s. Do you remember her in these sitcoms?
You may know her as Willona Woods from Good Times, Florida Evans' best friend, but Ja'Net DuBois didn't let her career fall off when the series ended. In fact, she made so many different appearances on '90s sitcoms, and we have a few right here on Dabl. Do you remember her role in these shows?
Sister, Sister
Episode: "Wedding Bells & Box Boys"
Though her role on Sister, Sister was small, who could miss her presence? DuBois played Mom O'Danielle, a family member of the bride Lisa was making a wedding dress for. One problem arises: Ray kissed the bride-to-be, putting the wedding in jeopardy.
Martin
Episode: "All the Players Came"
DuBois is so iconic that she played herself in this Martin episode. Martin and the gang are determined to save an event space. They hold a players' ball with Jerome and Antonio Fargas competing for the title. DuBois and Pam Grier are among the judges.
The Wayans Bros.
10 episodes, including the fan favorite "The Black Widower"
DuBois played Shawn and Marlon's grandma in 10 episodes of The Wayans Bros. She often fought with Pops. In the episode "The Black Widower," Shawn and Marlon thought they had set her up with a serial killer.
Moesha
Episode: "Mentor"
In this episode, DuBois played Mrs. Moss, the neighbor Moesha is forced to help, who inspires her to keep writing.
One on One
Episode: "Meet the Parents"
In this episode, DuBois played Queen Esther, Flex's grandma (his dad's mom), who gave his mom a hard time. Now Flex's mom is giving his girlfriend Natalie a hard time.
(This is technically a 2000s TV show appearance)
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