“James” was once flirting with the beloved “Willona” in real life. A video has resurfaced from a few years ago, when John Amos (James), the late Ja’net Dubois (Willona), and the rest of the Good Times cast announced their prior plans to create a movie about their experiences on the hit ’70s sitcom.

At that time, they’d released a Kickstarter campaign to raise funding for the movie. What cracked us up is that during their video announcement, John Amos started flirting with Ja’net Dubois. Though we were super excited to hear that Good Times was making a comeback (which has now been shelved), we couldn’t stop laughing at how “James” was trying to push up on “Willona” and playfully rub up on her thighs. [Scroll down for the video]

Watch the video of Ja’net Dubois (Willona), John Amos (James), Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma), Ralph Carter (Michael Evans), and Jimmie Walker (J.J.) below, and around the 1:59 mark is where you’ll see “James” try to get with “Willona.” Her reaction was too funny:

Though the Good Times project reportedly fell through, the concept behind it was pretty cool. So here’s what they shared about it at that time:

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“Back in the 70’s this entire cast of actors came together in a project called Good Times, written by Eric Monty, a native Chicagoan who knew what he was writing about. It was supposed to be autobiographical…he wrote about a family living in the Cabrini Green projects…a family that was beset by economic problems, social problems, etc.- that’s who this family was and that’s who this family is. Now we’re here today to tell you how you could become a part of this family and help this family and others to enjoy the wok we tried to do back in the day and the wok we’re doing today.

I had the pleasure of playing the role of the father of this family, ONLY because the late Esther Rolle was strong enough, when the show was offered to her, to insist that she have a husband. She did NOT want to perpetuate the image of a matriarchal family and for that, she will always be a part of our spirit. Now we ask you to join this family and be a part of it and be just as supportive as we have been of each other over the years in trying to bring this project to you.”

Beautiful memories indeed. May the late, great Ja’Net Dubois continue to rest in peace and power.

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If you’re a fan of What’s Happening or Good Times, chances are you have seen the real life daughter of late actress, Ja’Net Dubois’ (“Willona”) and didn’t even know it. She’s made several appearances on those two shows in the 70’s. She was always cast as the ‘pretty girl’ or the ‘puppy love interest’ of one of the male characters on the show.

Her most memorable role probably came from the What’s Happening “Shirley’s Date” episode in the video below, where she played the girl who got stood up by “Dwayne” and threw a drink in his face. She’s played a student, a cheerleader and various other roles on Good Times and What’s Happening between 1976 and 1979. Check out this throwback video clip of Ja’Net’s daughter, Rani Dubois, here…

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An Old School fun fact about Ja’Net Dubois, is that although she played the best friend of JJ’s mother, “Florida,” she is only 2 years older than Jimmie Walker (“JJ”). Wow, who knew? Jimmie is 73 years old. Wouldn’t have thought that based on their roles on Good Times.

Another fun fact is that Ja’Net Dubois and Janet Jackson (who views Ja’Net as a mentor) were still very close up until the time of Ja’Net’s passing.

Thank you “Willona” for making us laugh and having that sassy attitude while doing it. Rest on beautiful queen.

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If you’re a fan of What’s Happening or Good Times, chances are you have seen the real life daughter of late actress, Ja’Net Dubois’ (“Willona”) and didn’t even know it. She’s made several appearances on those two shows in the 70’s. She was always cast as the ‘pretty girl’ or the ‘puppy love interest’ of one of the male characters on the show.

Her most memorable role probably came from the What’s Happening “Shirley’s Date” episode in the video below, where she played the girl who got stood up by “Dwayne” and threw a drink in his face. She’s played a student, a cheerleader and various other roles on Good Times and What’s Happening between 1976 and 1979. Check out this throwback video clip of Ja’Net’s daughter, Rani Dubois, here…

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An Old School fun fact about Ja’Net Dubois, is that although she played the best friend of JJ’s mother, “Florida,” she is only 2 years older than Jimmie Walker (“JJ”). Wow, who knew? Jimmie is 73 years old. Wouldn’t have thought that based on their roles on Good Times.

Another fun fact is that Ja’Net Dubois and Janet Jackson (who views Ja’Net as a mentor) were still very close up until the time of Ja’Net’s passing.

Thank you “Willona” for making us laugh and having that sassy attitude while doing it. Rest on beautiful queen.

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If you’re a fan of What’s Happening or Good Times, chances are you have seen the real life daughter of late actress, Ja’Net Dubois’ (“Willona”) and didn’t even know it. She’s made several appearances on those two shows in the 70’s. She was always cast as the ‘pretty girl’ or the ‘puppy love interest’ of one of the male characters on the show.

Her most memorable role probably came from the What’s Happening “Shirley’s Date” episode in the video below, where she played the girl who got stood up by “Dwayne” and threw a drink in his face. She’s played a student, a cheerleader and various other roles on Good Times and What’s Happening between 1976 and 1979. Check out this throwback video clip of Ja’Net’s daughter, Rani Dubois, here…

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An Old School fun fact about Ja’Net Dubois, is that although she played the best friend of JJ’s mother, “Florida,” she is only 2 years older than Jimmie Walker (“JJ”). Wow, who knew? Jimmie is 73 years old. Wouldn’t have thought that based on their roles on Good Times.

Another fun fact is that Ja’Net Dubois and Janet Jackson (who views Ja’Net as a mentor) were still very close up until the time of Ja’Net’s passing.

Thank you “Willona” for making us laugh and having that sassy attitude while doing it. Rest on beautiful queen.

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If you’re a fan of What’s Happening or Good Times, chances are you have seen actress, Ja’Net Dubois’ (“Willona”) REAL LIFE daughter and didn’t even know it. She’s made several appearances on those two shows in the 70’s. She was always cast as the ‘pretty girl’ or the ‘puppy love interest’ of one of the male characters on the show.

Her most memorable role probably came from the What’s Happening “Shirley’s Date” episode in the video below, where she played the girl who got stood up by “Dwayne” and threw a drink in his face. She’s played a student, a cheerleader and various other roles on Good Times and What’s Happening between 1976 and 1979. Check out this throwback video clip of Ja’Net’s daughter, Rani Dubois, here…

An Old School fun fact about Ja’Net Dubois, is that although she played the best friend of JJ’s mother, “Florida,” she is only 2 years older than Jimmie Walker (“JJ”). Wow, who knew? Ja’Net is 73 years young and Jimmie is 71. Wouldn’t have thought that based on their roles on Good Times.
Another fun fact is that Ja’Net Dubois and Janet Jackson are still very close and Janet sees her as a mentor.
Thank you “Willona” for making us laugh and having that sassy attitude while doing it.

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Together Again:

On Sunday, October 8, Janet and her Good Times mom, Janet Dubois, reunited at her ‘State of the World’ concert after party at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, CA. Based on the photos that are circulating, it’s obvious ‘Willona’ and ‘Penny’ were happy to see each other. Janet Dubois, is lookin’ good at 73, and Janet Jackson, 51 year old post baby snap-back is on point. Both ladies were all smiles for the camera as they chatted at the party. Check out some of the beautiful pictures:

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Onstage Reunions:

It appears the big night was definitely a night of reunions, because the legendary Janet “Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty” Jackson also reunited with most of her “Rhythm Nation” backup dancers for the first time in YEARS. Since Janet has always had a love for performance and incredible, show-stopping concerts, it comes as no surprise that she’d still have an amazing relationship and chemistry with her “Rhythm Nation” era dancers. According to USA Today, a number of Janet’s dancers are now celebrities themselves. Step Up actress and wife of Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, along with iconic choreographer, Billy Eichner, were among the famous dancers who reunited with Janet onstage.

Last night in LA, generations of my former dancers together again. ♥️ #SOTW pic.twitter.com/919RFdyv3L

— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) October 9, 2017

Jenna Dewan also took to Instagram with a loving post about Janet. “Last night was such an incredible moment. Janet asked her “kids” to come back and perform rhythm nation at the Hollywood Bowl. I dreamt of dancing with her since I was a kid and literally pinched myself every night of the All for You tour. And here I am pinching myself again last night. She created a legacy for her dancers and she personally began my career! It all begins with Jan. Thank you for this my love!!!”

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Actress, Rosario Dawson, also was also hyped after seeing Janet at the Hollywood Bowl concert, sharing lyrics to one of Janet’s hit songs. “Things are getting worse. We have to make them better. It’s time to give a damn. Let’s work together come on, yeah.”

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It looks like Janet Jackson is off to a great start with the State of the World tour. For months, she worked relentlessly to prepare for the tour. During a recent interview, Jackson’s trainer, Paulette Sybliss, shared details about her efforts to prepare to hit the road. “I remember her saying to me at one point, ‘This feels like my dance routine, because it’s intense, with quick rest, back to it, quick rest.’ And that’s how I structured my sessions, that’s what I wanted,” Sybliss said during the interview with PEOPLE. We all know Janet goes hard for the fans and with the way the tour is going, it’s obvious hard work pays off!

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