. Jeannette Dubois [1]  (August 5th, 1945 [2] [3]   ;  – February 18, 2020 [4] ) , known professionally as  Ja'Net DuBois ,  Ja'net DuBois , [3]  and  Ja'Net Du Bois , was an American actress, singer–songwriter and dancer. DuBois was best known for her portrayal of  Willona Woods , the neighborhood gossip maven and a friend of the Evans family on the sitcom  Good Times , which originally aired from 1974 to 1979. DuBois additionally co–wrote and sang the theme song "Movin' on Up" for  The Jeffersons , which originally aired from 1975 until 1985. [8]