“The Jeffersons” Star Marla Gibbs, 94, Resists Urge to 'Just Lay in Bed' as She Shares a Photo from the Gym

Angela AndaloroWed, May 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM UTC

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Marla Gibbs (left) and Gibbs during her workout
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Marla Gibbs played Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons and Mary Jenkins on 227 in the '70s and '80s

Gibbs recently opened up about her complex life story in her memoir, It's Never Too Late

The actress, 94, showed herself staying active in the gym, sharing her gratitude for life and health

Marla Gibbs is staying healthy and spreading her message of happiness.

The actress, 94, shared a photo on Instagram of herself mid-workout at the gym, reminding her fans to "enjoy life" and all the opportunities it presents.

"At my age it's easy to just lay in bed. Then I remember…as long as I'm breathing, I still have a chance to enjoy life. It's Never Too Late!!! 💪🏾❤️," she wrote, referencing the title of her recently released memoirIt's Never Too Late.

Of the book, Gibbs added, "I'm thinking about having a book signing or book discussion event in LA. I'll keep you all . 😘😘😘#marlagibbs #itsnevertoolate #keeponmoving #amistadbooks."

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Other stars were sharing their support for the actress in the comments, with Terry Crews writing, "LETS GOOOOO🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥."

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"You go gurl 🔥," Arsenio Hall said.

"🔥🔥😍😍," Kelly Price added.

For years, Gibbs has been a beloved television staple. The Emmy nominee and NAACP Image Award winner is best known for roles like the family maid Florence Johnston on hit sitcom The Jeffersons, as well as matriarch Mary Jenkins on 227, for which she also sang the theme song and produced.

The book addresses sides of the actress that she's never spoken about publicly before. She grew up in a dysfunctional household where she was raised, in part, by an emotionally abusive grandmother, was married for 18 years to a man she describes as both emotionally and physically abusive, and she didn't achieve widespread success as an actress until she was in her 40s.

Gibbs also shared details about what was perhaps the greatest challenge of her life, when she suffered a brain aneurysm followed by a stroke that nearly killed her in 2006.

Of opening up, Gibbs recently said, "Sharing my story hasn't been easy, but it is a blessing. And I'm grateful to have been able to tell it in, hopes the it informs and improves the lives of others. God has a plan and it's never too late to fulfill that purpose. 🙏🏾"

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