Marla Gibbs, the actress known for her iconic portrayal of Florence on the sitcom “The Jeffersons,” is receiving a major accolade. The five-time Emmy nominee and eight-time NAACP Image Award winner will receive the Hollywood Legacy Award at the American Black Film Festival’s annual awards season gala.
A Legend Award recipient, Gibbs, whose career has spanned film, television, and music is a dedicated activist and entrepreneur.
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is one of the few events that honor and celebrate Black artists. Their awards season gala called ABFF Honors recognizes excellence in the motion picture and television industry.
Actor Aaron Pierre is also slated to be honored with the Rising Star Award. Pierre voices Mufasa in Barry Jenkins’ “Mufasa: The Lion King for Disney.” The actor is also known for his role as Don Johnson in the Netflix drama “Rebel Ridge.”
Both honors will be doled out at the ceremony which will be hosted by actress and comedian Zainab Johnsonin Beverly Hills on February 17th.
By Samantha Ofole-Prince