Jeannette Theresa Dubois (August 5, 1932, 1938 or 1945(sources differ) – February 17, 2020), known professionally as Ja'Net DuBois,Ja'net DuBois, and Ja'Net Du Bois (/dʒɑːˈneɪ duːˈbwɑː/), was an American actress and singer–songwriter. DuBois was best known for her portrayal of Willona Woods, the neighborhood gossip maven and a friend of the Evans family on the CBS sitcom Good Times, which originally aired from 1974 to 1979.
DuBois additionally co–wrote and sang the theme song "Movin' on Up" for The Jeffersons, which originally aired from 1975 until 1985. After beginning her career onstage in the early 1960s, DuBois went on to appear on television shows and films into the mid-2010s.
Last Updated: June 9, 2021
