
She appeared in a "Thelma" promotion that aired on Septemalongside actress Anna Maria Horsford in the "Battle of the Thelmas" that specifically aired their weddings from their prospective TV series (Horsford portrayed "Thelma Frye" in the TV series Amen). Stanis has been featured in several promotions for the TV One network.

Stanis was most recently seen in a Nationwide Insurance commercial. She and former co-star Jimmie Walker lent their voices to a radio spot for AT&T. After Good Times ended, she made appearances on several television shows, including The Cosby Show and What's Happening Now!!. Stanis played the role of middle child Thelma Evans on Good Times from 1974 to 1979. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School. Her latest appeararance was on TV One's show Life After.īernadette Stanislaus was born in Brooklyn, New York, New York, to Eula and Gregory Stanislaus.

She is the author of two books, Situations 101: Relationships, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, "Situations 101: Finances, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" and a collection of her poetry For Men Only. on the CBS sitcom Good Times (1974–1979). She is best known for her role as Thelma Ann Evans-Anderson, the middle child and only daughter of Florida and James Evans Sr. Bern Nadette Stanis (born Bernadette Stanislaus, 22 December 1953) is an American actress and author.
