Jordan Gibbs is the husband of Marla Gibbs. Jordan Gibbs’s wife Marla is an American actress, singer, comedian, writer, and television producer, whose career spans five decades. Gibbs is known for her role as George Jefferson’s maid, Florence Johnston, in the CBS sitcom, The Jeffersons.

Jordan Gibbs: Bio Summary

How did Jordan Marla Gibbs and her husband meet?

Jordan Gibbs is the only man Marla got married to. Jordan and Marla Gibbs were high school sweethearts. They got married in 1955. They married in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. Their marriage was also blessed with three children. They are  Angela E. Gibbs, Dorian Gibbs, and Joseph Gibbs.

Even though their marriage started with a sweet relationship which the couple thought was going to be forever, but it didn’t go us planned. The couple didn’t last together forever. They called it quits on their relationship after 18 years of marriage. On the topic of her marriage, Marla said that it was usually turbulent and she found herself searching for freedom. Marla has not given any specific reason that lead the collapse of their 18 years marriage.

Marla Gibbs doesn’t Talk much about her ex-husband

Speaking in an interview on what her inspiration was for playing the role of Florence so effortlessly in the Jefferson, Marla explained that the character reminded her of her aunt, grandmother, and those who surrounded her while growing up.

For Marla, acting gave her the love she did not have as a child. Growing up as the middle child, she was often neglected, but from acting, she was able to get the love that she needed. She rearly speaks about her husband in an interview.

Jordan Gibbs’ daughter is also an actress

It seems the Gibbs have a love for the big screen, Jordan’s daughter Angela who followed in the footsteps of her mother, also an actress, appeared on the TV show Sanford and Son and films such as Together Brothers, Drumline and Think Like A Man Too.

Though the Jordan and Marla were not together, they raised their children to be a better people. Marla often encouraged her three children to never settle and be the best they can be. Speaking of growing up with Marla as her mother, her daughter Angela expressed that her mother was often the push for them to get things done.

Jordan Gibbs’ son Dorian is also a writer and an actor, known for 227 (1985), ABC Afterschool Specials (1972), and The Jeffersons (1975).

ALSO, READ; Dorian Gibbs: Where is Marla Gibbs’ son now?

Jordan’s wife Marla Gibbs receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jordan’s ex-wife Marla Gibbs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 20, 2021. However, the experience turned out to be quite overwhelming for the iconic star and her daughter Angela announced that her mother needed a moment to “cool down”. 

Where is Marla Gibbs ex-husband now?

There isn’t much information available about where Jordan Gibbs is now. He was totally out of the limelight after they called their marriage a quit. Marla on the other hand whose is in the limelight also doesn’t talk much about her high school sweetheart. Its Unclear whether Jordan Gibbs is till alive or dead as of 2022.

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