Gussie
Americannoun
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She won a featured actress award for that last one, with her irrepressible turn as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, a schemer with a heart that stays gold.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
“I when I was creating this particular version of Gussie, the first thing I thought of was all of the Black women in the ‘50s and ’60s and ’70s who were breaking barriers,” she says.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Friedman’s production is also a beguiling showcase for Krystal Joy Brown, who sinks her teeth ravenously into the role of Gussie, a driven, troublemaking actress.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2022
His wife, who was known as Gussie, had been the oldest of 16 children.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 21, 2016
Gussie was three years old at this time and big for his age.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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