Marla Gibbs is a supportive great-grandmother as she promotes her great-granddaughter, Aila’s singing audition, on social media. The young lady has since gotten tons of reactions from Marla’s teeming fans.
Marla has endeared herself to the hearts of fans across generations, and while she’s everyone’s favorite TV grandma, it appears she’s even more endearing in real life.
Marla’s great-granddaughter, Aila, recently posted her singing audition for a performing arts high school to YouTube. The aspiring student delivered a breathtaking rendition of Andra Day’s “Rise Up,” which is sure to melt the hardest heart.
Marla once revealed the extent of her creative influence on “The Jeffersons” and “227” even though she was never officially credited.
Not too long after, Marla shared Aila’s audition via her Instagram Story, directing social media users to watch the video on YouTube. The doting great-grandma also posted the clip on her Instagram page, where it has gotten over 16,000 views.
Fans couldn’t help raving over Aila’s talent in the comment section. “She gave me goosebumps!!!!” one Instagram user revealed, adding that Marla’s great-grandbaby has a beautiful voice.
“Wow, you can tell it’s in her blood for sure. Takes after you, I’d say,” said another fan, referring to Marla, who herself has a Jazz album. “Awesome!! Greatness runs in the family,” echoed a third fan.
Aila is the grandchild of Marla’s daughter, fellow actress Angela Gibbs. Like their matriarch, Angela also promoted Aila’s audition on Instagram Story, asking her followers to “watch my amazing granddaughter sing.”
While Marla recently explored her passion for music with a jazz album, the Hollywood legend is most known for her acting. The Chicago native’s most iconic roles remain Florence Johnston on CBS’s “The Jeffersons” and Mary Jenkins on NBC’s “227.”
