Betty White's 100th Birthday Has Fans Eager To Protect Her At All Costs

Oct 18, 2021 by apost team

Betty White is one of the remaining legendary actors from the golden age of television. She is the queen of sitcoms and has been working in show business since 1939. She is best known for her roles in the hit sitcoms, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Golden Girls” and “Hot in Cleveland.” With her career spanning over 80 years, White has been recognized by the “Guinness Book of World Records” for having the longest-running career in the film and television industry.

White has received eight Emmy awards in multiple categories. She has also won three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actor Guild Awards and one Grammy. In 1985 she was inducted to the Television Hall of Fame and even has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. White’s accomplishments in her field really can’t be understated.

Outside of acting, White has dedicated her life to advocating for animal health and welfare. She is a devoted pet enthusiast and has three dogs of her own. White has worked with a number of animal organizations including the Los Angeles Zoo Commission, Actors and Others for Animals, African Wildlife Foundation and The Morris Animal Foundation.    

In her personal life, White married television personality Allen Ludden, in 1963. The couple met when White was a contestant on Ludden’s game show “Password” in 1961. They were together for 20 years until Ludden’s sudden death from cancer in 1981. 

On January 17, 2022, the beloved star will turn 100 and fans are getting anxious awaiting the special day. People on Twitter have called for around-the-clock protection for White to ensure her health and safety leading up to the event. Keep reading to see what fans had to say about the actress’s upcoming celebration. 

One of White’s most famous roles came in 1973 when she played Sue Ann Nivens on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” She came in during the show’s fourth season and impressed audiences with her comedic timing and ability to portray a character so different from her real personality. She won the Emmy Award for Best Actress twice for the role. 

White and Mary Tyler Moore were actually close friends off-screen as well. “Benefit of hindsight with Mary, because the first year, Mary and her then-husband Grant Tinker, and my husband, Allen Ludden, and I, we were best friends. And in fact, when Allen and I first got together, Grant and Mary were the first people he took me to meet,” White told Female Magazine. 

White’s second signature role came in 1985 with her portrayal of Rose Nylund on “The Golden Girls.” The show, and especially White’s role, are still beloved to this day. White got the chance to describe Rose in her own words to Today in 1987. “Now, Rose isn't slow-witted; she just marches to a different drum, that's all. Rose believes anything anybody tells her and she takes each word at its surface meaning; she never looks for the overall meaning. And sometimes she backs into unfortunate situations," she explained. 

The series, which aired until 1992,  also starred Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, and Rue McClanahan. In the same interview, White said about her co-stars, "We are having so much fun, there should be a law against it. We work well together because everybody's very professional, but off-camera, we adore each other. And it's a privilege to go to work." 

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After turning 99, many news and media outlets asked White what her secret to longevity is.  "I am blessed with good health," she said simply to People Magazine, "so turning 99 is no different than turning 98." White’s happy outlook on life is nothing new. She has maintained her sunny disposition throughout her long life. 

When People asked what keeps her going during tough times she answered, "A sense of humor. Don't take yourself too seriously. You can lie to others — not that I would — but you cannot lie to yourself." She added, "Just looking at the positive side and not dwelling on the downside. Takes up too much energy being negative. Also having a good agent who keeps me busy all the time." 

The year 2022 marks White’s 100th birthday and fans are prepared to do anything to help her reach the special day. On Twitter, many users posted about the star and expressed how much they love her.

One person wrote: “Betty White is 99 years old and 3 months away from 100; please provide her with national security protection and wrap her safely in bubble wrap; we love her.”

Another Twitter user suggested: “I have been informed that Betty White is turning 100 in January. We're all getting the day off as a national holiday I presume.”

When some people saw White’s name on the list of trending topics they assumed the worst and were relieved to find out she is OK. A third person tweeted: “For the love of all that is holy, you can't have Betty White trending without a disclaimer attached saying she's fine! Jesus…”

We wish White all the best and are looking forward to her 100th birthday! What is your favorite project of hers? Let us know and feel free to pass this on to your friends and family.