Marla Gibbs Celebrates Her 94th Birthday, Honors Herself with Her Own Social Media Tribute (Like the Icon She Is!)

Happy birthday, Marla Gibbs!

The actress celebrated her 94th birthday on Saturday, June 14, and she marked the occasion by sharing her own social media tribute in her honor.

Posting a throwback photograph of herself, Gibbs wrote in her caption, “Thank you all for the love.”

“Remember God loves you and so do I. ❤️❤️❤️ #marlagibbs #nevertoolate,” she continued.

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Gibbs began her legendary career in the entertainment industry in the early 1970s. She was later cast in her breakout role of family maid Florence Johnston in The Jeffersons in 1975.

During the decade that the CBS sitcom aired, Gibbs received five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

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Gibbs also starred on The Jeffersons spinoff Checking In, and she later had a role in the NBC sitcom 227, which she also co-produced and sang the theme song for.

Some of the star’s other credits include Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, The Meteor Man, Lost & Found, The Visit, The Brothers and Madea’s Witness Protection, to name a few.

Earlier this year, as she received the Hollywood Legacy Award at the American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles, Gibbs said she is open to more acting opportunities, stating, “I’m ready to do some more.”

Gibbs added that she has “been so blessed” throughout her life, and gave advice for others who want to be successful in the entertainment industry as well.

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“I had some ladies come to me, and they said, ‘Marla, I’ve always wanted to act. Do you think it’s too late?’ I said, ‘Are you still breathing?’ They said, ‘Yes,’ ” she said.

“It’s not too late. As long as you’re here and you’re still breathing,” continued the actress.