At 99, Betty White's Family FINALLY Her Biggest Secret

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breaking news at this hour we have just learned of the passing of the Beloved Entertainer Betty White at the age of 99 known for her longevity in Hollywood strong Will and Grace Under Pressure Betty White was more than America's sweetheart she faced personal tragedies with impressive strength and resilience breaking limits and barriers along the way two years after her passing her family reveals a major secret about her life that adds an extra layer to her already incredible Legacy what untold story has her family kept secret until now Betty White born Betty Mary and white Charmed audiences for nearly seven decades making her an important figure in American entertainment as she became a household name thanks to her quick wit and charismatic personality starting her career in radio white quickly transitioned to television where she became a Pioneer producing and starring in the sitcom life with Elizabeth from 1953 to 1955 making her the first woman to produce a sitcom throughout her career Betty White was known for her versatility appearing in various television genres including sitcoms sketch comedy and game shows her contributions to entertainment were recognized with numerous Awards and accolades all proof of her lasting impact on the industry in the wake of her death her family has revealed a deep secret that sheds light on a part of white that is not familiar to many but before we get into the details we must first go back in time to her early days to understand the experiences that influenced her life what untold stories and challenges shaped Betty White into the Beloved icon we remember today early life Betty Marian white was born on January 17th 1922 in Oak Park Illinois to Christine Tess nay kikus and Horus Logan white as the only child of a homemaker and a lighting company executive Betty's early years were full of exposure to various cultural influences her father's roots are traced back to Michigan while her maternal grandfather was Greek and her paternal grandfather was Danish both of her grandmothers were from Canada and had English ancestry making her of Welsh descent when Betty was just Oney old the white family moved to alhamra California shortly afterward they relocated to Los Angeles because of the financial hardships of the Great Depression Horus white began building buing and selling crystal radios to support his family these radios were exchanged for various Goods as money was scarce in the 1930s some of these trades included dogs Betty's education began in Beverly Hills where she attended Horus man Elementary School later graduating from Beverly Hills High School in 1939 while in California Betty developed an interest in Wild Life due to family vacations to the Sierra Nevada initially she aspired to become a forest ranger however women were barred from serving as Rangers at the time which led her to focus on writing and performing at Horus man School Betty wrote and starred in a graduation play an experience that revealed her love for the stage inspired by iconic performers Janette McDonald and Nelson Eddie she decided to pursue a career in acting and just a month after graduating high school Betty and a classmate performed songs from The Merry Widow on an experimental TV show after venture entering into television Betty found work as a model her first professional acting job came at the Bliss Hayden Little Theater however the outbreak of World War II in 1941 temporarily halted her career feeling compelled to contribute to the war effort Betty volunteered with the American women's voluntary Services where she was tasked with driving a px truck loaded with military supplies to the Hollywood Hills in addition to her logistical duties Betty helped boost the morale of troops before they were deployed overseas reflecting on this period She later remarked on The Surreal nature of wartime describing it as a strange time and out of balance with everything Betty White's early life was a mix of ordinary and extraordinary experiences from the challenges of the Great Depression to venturing into television and the Tempest of World War II but how did Betty White break new ground in Hollywood career after World War II Betty White encountered significant challenges trying to establish herself in Hollywood Studios frequently rejected her citing her as not photogenic a major challenge in an industry highly focused on appearance unphased white redirected her efforts towards radio where Talent outweighed physical appearance her initial radio jobs were modest involving reading commercials playing minor roles and even creating crowd noises despite earning only about $5 per show she embraced every opportunity even singing for free White's dedication soon paid off as she began to gain recognition for her radio work eventually appearing on popular programs like Blondie the great Gilder sleeve and this is your FBI her growing reputation earned her a radio show of her own Apple named The Betty White Show in 1949 white transitioned from Radio to television co-hosting Hollywood on television with Al Jarvis this daily live television variety show initially known as make believe Ballroom aired on KFWB and later on klac TV now KC cop TV in Los Angeles when Jarvis left the show in 1952 white took over as the sole host managing 5 and a half hours of live ad lib television six days a week for four consecutive years white got her first Emmy Award nomination for best actress on television in 1951 though she competed against esteemed actresses like Judith Anderson Helen Hayes and imagene coka the award ultimately went to Gertrude Berg from 1952 to 1954 white hosted and produced her own Daily Talk and variety show The Betty White Show which aired on kacv and later on NBC this was her first television show bearing her name showcasing her creative control which was rare for women on television at the time demonstrating her commitment to gender equality white hired a female director a bold move in a dominated industry The Betty White Show was also notable for its Progressive casting white featured African-American tap dancer Arthur Duncan as a regular performer a groundbreaking decision for American Network variety television despite backlash particularly from Southern stations operating under Jim Crow laws white refused to remove Duncan from the show famously saying I'm sorry live with it and even increased his airtime despite its initial success and Innovative approach The Betty White Show faced numerous challenges including frequent changes in its screening time by NBC leading to a loss in viewership and a steady drop in ratings The Network's inability to maintain a consistent schedule eventually caused the show's cancellation in 1952 white co-founded Bandy Productions with writer George tibbles and producer Don fedon their collaboration led to the creation of life with Elizabeth with white playing the Title Character initially a live production on on kacv in 1951 the show earned white a Los Angeles Emmy Award in 1952 from 1953 to 1955 life with Elizabeth was nationally syndicated making white one of the few women in television with full creative control both in front of and behind the camera during this period white also performed in live television advertisements in Los Angeles including the Dr Ross dog food advertisement at KTLA during the 1950s after after life with Elizabeth ended white began working on another sitcom date with the angels which aired on ABC from 1957 to 1958 however the show was not successful white later admitted that date with the angels was the only time she ever wanted to leave a show the sitcom struggled but ABC held white to her contract requiring her to fulfill the remaining 13 weeks instead of continuing with the sitcom white rebooted her old Vari show The Betty White Show to meet her contractual obligations while working on date with the angels white met Lucille Ball both their shows were filmed at the Culver Studios lot and they built a strong friendship supporting each other through personal and professional ups and downs including divorces illnesses and personal losses they also competed against each other on game shows in July 1959 White made her professional stage debut in the week weeklong production of the play Third best sport at the ephr legion Star Playhouse in Ephrata Pennsylvania by the 1960s Betty White had firmly established herself as a beloved and familiar face on network game shows and talk shows she was a favorite guest on The Tonight Show during both Jack pars and Johnny Carson's eras however she was most popular for her frequent appearances on the hit game show password from 1961 to 1975 a show hosted by Alan Len whom she married in 1963 in addition to her game show Fame white ventured into film making her feature film debut in 1962 as the fictional Kansas Senator Elizabeth Ames Adams in the drama advise and consent in 1963 white took on another significant challenge by starring in a production of The King and I at the St Louis Municipal Opera theater co-starring with Charles Corvin as the king NBC recognized White's talents and offered her an anchor job on their Flagship Breakfast Television show today however white turned down the offer because she did not want to move permanently to New York City where the show was produced the job eventually went to Barbara Walters and despite declining the opportunity White's career continued to flourish on the west coast throughout the 1950s and 1960s white began a 19-year run as Hostess and commentator on the annual Rose Parade broadcast on NBC co-hosting with Roy Neil and later Lauren Green her engaging commentary and rapport with co-hosts made the Rose Parade a highlight of the holiday season for many Americans in 1973 Betty White began one of the most iconic roles of her career on the Mary Tyler Moore Show joining the cast as the man hungry Sue Anne niens initially appearing in the fourth season White's character quickly stood out and producers decided to make suan nens a regular character starting in season five especially after Valerie Harper who played Roa Morganstern left the show the producers of the show Mary Tyler Moore and her husband Grant Tinker were close friends with white and her husband Alan Len during a 2010 interview for the interviews and oral history of Television Moore revealed that producers were initially reluctant to audition white for the role fearing it might affect their friendship if she didn't fit the part however Moore herself suggested white for the role joking that they needed somebody who can play sickeningly Sweet like Betty White despite their earlier misgivings white won two back-to-back Emmy awards for best supporting actress for the show in 1975 and 1976 despite her success on the Mary Tyler Moore Show white faced a setback in 1975 when NBC decided to replace her as the commentator Hostess of the Tournament of Roses Parade NBC felt white was too closely associated with CBS due to her role on the Mary Tyler Moore Show white told People magazine that it was difficult to watch someone else take over her parade hosting duties however she soon found a new opportunity starting a 10-year run as the hostess of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for CBS when the Mary Tyler Moore Show ended in 1977 white was given her own sitcom on CBS also named The Betty White Show this was her fourth show to Bear her name despite white star power the show struggled with ratings and was cancelled after just one season during this time she also made several memorable appearances on the Carol Bernett show and began guest starring in numerous television movies and miniseries in 1983 white became the first woman to win a Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding game show host for the NBC show just men her prolific work on game shows also earned her the title first lady of game shows in the early 1980s Betty White found success with a recurring role as Ellen Harper Jackson on the series Mama's Family a character she had created in a series of sketches on the Carol Bernett show in 1985 white got her second major role and the biggest of her career playing the sweetly naive Rose Nyland on The Golden Girls starring alongside B Arthur Estelle Getty and Rue mclanahan this series chronicled the lives of four widowed or divorced women in their Golden Years who shared a home in Miami and had a successful run from 1985 to 1992 her performance earned her a prime time Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for the Show's first season and she was nominated in that category every year during the show's run Estelle Getty who played Sophia was also nominated each year though in the supporting actress category interestingly white was originally offered the role of blanch Deo while rumac clanahan was offered the role of Rose these roles were similar to characters they had played in Mary Tyler Moore and Ma respectively Jay sandrich the director of the pilot suggested they switch roles to avoid typ casting The Golden Girls ended in 1992 after B Arthur decided to leave the series White mclanahan and Getty continued their roles in the spin-off the Golden Palace though the show lasted only one season white also played rose Nyland in guest appearances on the NBC shows empty nest and nurses both set in the same universe as The Golden Girls after the Golden Palace ended Betty White's television career continued to thrive and she guest starred on numerous programs such as suddenly Susan the practice and yes dear her performances on these shows earned her multiple Emmy nominations in 1996 white won an Emmy for Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her appearance on the John larette show during this period white also worked on Films appearing in movies like Lake Placid in 1999 and Bringing Down the House in 2003 in December 2006 white made 22 appearances on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful playing Anne Douglas the long-lost mother of Stephanie Forester played by Susan Flanery eventually she began a recurring role on ABC's Boston Legal from 2005 to 2008 as Catherine Piper a calculating and blackmailing gossip Monger after playing this character as a guest star on the practice in 2004 White made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson she also participated in million dooll password on June 12th 2008 and on May 19th 20 8 white appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show as part of a special reunion of the Mary Tyler Moore Show cast alongside every surviving member in addition to her television and film roles white became the face of a series of commercials for petm Express in 2007 in 2009 white starred in the romantic comedy The Proposal alongside Sandra bulock and Ryan Reynolds also in 2009 the candy company Mars Incorporated launched a global advertising campaign for their Snickers bar with the slogan you're not you when you're hungry white starred in the commercial alongside Abe VOD which aired during the 2010 Super Bowl 44 the advertisement was so popular that it got the top spot on the Super Bowl ad meter after the successful Snickers advertisement a Grassroots campaign on Facebook titled Betty White to host SNL please began in January 2010 the group group quickly grew reaching 500,000 members which led NBC to confirm on March 11th 2010 that white would host Saturday Night Live on May 8th at age 88 this appearance made her the oldest person to host the show surpassing MLL spilman who was 80 when she hosted in 1977 in her opening monologue white humorously thanked Facebook admitting that she didn't know what Facebook was and now that I do know what it is I have to say it sounds like a huge waste of time she won a 2010 prime time Emmy Award for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her performance white and Jean Smart are the only actresses to have won in all three comedy Emmy categories in June 2010 white took on the role of ela ostrovy on TV land's original sitcom Hot in Cleveland alongside Valerie Bertinelli Jane leaves and Wendy Malik initially white was only meant to appear in the pilot but her performance was was so well-received that she was asked to stay on for the entire Series in 2011 she received a prime time Emmy Award nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her role as Ela but lost to Julie Bowen from Modern Family the series ran for six seasons totaling 128 episodes with the final episode airing on June 3rd 2015 white also appeared in the Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation of the Lost Valentine on January uary 30th 2011 this presentation had the highest rating for a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation in four years and won first place in its prime time slot according to neelen Media research TV ratings from 2012 to 2014 white hosted and executive produced Betty Whites Off Their Rockers a hidden camera show where senior citizens played practical jokes on the younger generation and she got three Emmy nominations for the show she also published a calendar for 2011 featuring photos from her career and with various animals and she launched a clothing line on July 22nd 2010 featuring shirts with her face on them with all proceeds going to animal Charities she supported she received the UCLA Jack Benny award for comedy and was roasted at the New York Friars Club NBC celebrated her 90th birthday with a television special Betty White's 90th birthday party which aired on January 16th 2012 with appearances from many stars White had worked with over the years and a message from President Barack Obama NBC celebrated White's birthday again in January 2013 with another TV special featuring celebrity friends including former President Bill Clinton which aired on February 5th White made her final appearance on Saturday Night Live on February 15th 2015 during the 40th anniversary special with white kissing Bradley Cooper making it a memorable appearance in 2018 PBS celebrated White's career with a documentary titled Betty White first lady of Television filmed over 10 years and featuring archived footage and interviews from colleagues and friends in 2019 white lent her voice to the character bitey white a toy tiger in Pixar's Toy Story 4 exploring other means of artistic expression in September 2011 Betty White ventured into the world of music by collaborating with English singer Luciana to produce a remix of the song I'm still hot released digitally on September 22nd the song quickly gained popularity and its video premiered on October 6th this project was part of a campaign for a life settlement company the lifeline program I'm still hot became White's Only commercial single and it successfully topped the dance club songs chart reaching number one throughout her career she also covered various songs during her live television shows some of her memorable performances included Renditions of nevertheless I'm in love with you and a no that sounds like yes in addition to her work in music Betty White was also a prolific author having published several books over the years in August 2010 she entered into a deal with GP putnam's Sons to produce two more books the first of these if you ask me and of course you won't was released in 2011 and it offered readers a glimpse into her life the audio recording of if you ask me earned white a Grammy award for best spoken word recording in February 2012 throughout her career she authored several other books that reflected her interests passions and unique perspective on life and these books allowed her to connect with her audience on a more personal level Betty White's career was a rich tapestry of experiences roles and various forms of artistic expression but her personal life offers an interesting and somewhat tragic perspective on the television icon we know and love what was her personal life like how did her relationships influence her Legacy personal life during her time volunteering with the American women's voluntary Services white met Air Force P38 pilot Dick Barker they married in 1945 and moved to Bell Center Ohio where Barker owned a chicken farm Barker desired a simpler rural lifestyle but white found it unappealing their differences LED them to return to Los Angeles and they divorced within a year in 1947 White married Hollywood talent agent laye Allen this marriage also ended in divorce in 1949 primarily because Allen wanted to start a family while white was determined to focus on her blooming career rather than having children the defining romantic relationship of White's life began when she met television host Allan Len on his game show password in 1961 Len proposed to her at least twice before she accepted and they married on June 14th 1963 she legally changed her name to Betty Mary and Len their marriage was a happy and enduring one lasting until Len's death from stomach cancer on June 9th 1981 White and Len moved into a circle of high-profile friends including writer John Steinbeck white detailed their friendship in her 2011 book if you ask me and of of course you won't another close friendship was with blind musician and motivational speaker Tom Sullivan white and Len met Sullivan in 1968 while performing in a play on Cape Cod where Sullivan was singing in a small Club their friendship led to a collaboration between white and Sullivan on the book Leading Lady which told the story of Sullivan's first seeing eye dog who lived with white after retiring white and Len had no children together but she was a loving stepmother to Len's three children from his first marriage to Margaret McGloin Len who had died of cancer in 1961 after luton's death white chose not to remarry when asked on Larry King live why she never remarried she simply replied once you've had the best who needs the rest in a 2010 interview on Inside the Actor's Studio when James Lipton asked her what she would like God to say to her if Heaven exists she responded come on in Betty here's Allan White's personal beliefs included attending the Unity Church which is part of the new thought movement reflecting her spiritual side and her connection to a community of like-minded individuals advocacy Betty White's advocacy and dedication to various causes were as integral to her Legacy as her contributions to the entertainment industry a passionate Animal Welfare Advocate a champion for racial equality and a supporter of LGBT rights white used her platform to make a significant impact on numerous social issues White's love for Animals was a Cornerstone of her life this passion led her to work with several organizations including the Los Angeles Zoo commission the Morris animal foundation African Wildlife Foundation and actors and others for Animals by 2009 white held the title of President amera of the Morris animal foundation having served as a trustee since 1971 she was also a member of the board of directors of the Great Los Angeles Zoo Association since 1974 and served as a zoo commissioner for 8 years white also served as a judge at the 2011 American Humane hero dog award ceremony alongside whoopy Goldberg and Wendy diamond in addition to her work with animals white was a steadfast advocate for racial equality in 1954 when her show The Betty White Show went National she faced criticism from Southern States for featuring Arthur Duncan a black tap dancer on her variety show despite threats to take the show off the air white refused to remove Duncan white was also a vocal supporter of LGBT rights in a 2010 interview she advocated for marriage equality saying if a couple has been together all that time and there are gay relationships that are more solid than some heterosexual ones I think it's fine if they want to get married I don't know how people can get so anti something mind your own business take care of your Affairs and don't worry about other people so much in a 2011 interview she revealed her close friendship with Liberace noting that she often accompanied him to premieres to help him conceal his sexuality during a time when being openly gay could have ended his career Betty White not only entertained Millions but also championed causes close to her heart reminding us of the lasting impact one person can have when they stand up for what they believe leave in her star Shone bright for decades but that shine would ultimately be cut short after facing health challenges keep watching as we delve into the story behind her death death on December 25th 2021 Betty White suffered a stroke but she remained at home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on the morning of December 31st she passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 99 and her remains were cremated White's death was met with an outpouring of sympathy and tributes from people and organizations around the world the United States Army acknowledged her service with the American women's voluntary Services during World War II the Martin Luther King Jr Center also offered their condolences praising white for her early support of racial equality and her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was soon surrounded by flowers and heartfelt messages from fans and admirers in the wake of her past ing her two California homes in Brentwood and Carmel were sold in April and June 2022 respectively her personal belongings were auctioned off in September with proceeds donated to several Charities her estate also donated a significant portion of her television memorabilia to the National Comedy Center this donation included wardrobe pieces annotated notes and five of her Emmy Awards White's passing marked a significant moment in the entertainment industry Sandra bulock Ryan Reynolds and other colleagues expressed their sadness and celebrated White's remarkable life bulock remarked on how white made everyone around her feel special while Reynolds shared fond memories of her wit and kindness political figures also paid tribute to White President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden praised her contributions to American culture noting that she paved the way for many in the entertainment industry former president Barack Obama also shared a heart felt message highlighting her career and influence in Hollywood sports teams across the country also honored White's memory acknowledging her status as an enduring American Icon death may have ended Betty White's chapter but her story was far from over what would become of her Legacy what stories would be told after her death post humus documentary in December 2021 it was announced that a new documentary style film Betty White a celebration would be released in US theaters on what would have been her 100th birthday January 17th 2022 this documentary cast included Ryan Reynolds Tina Fay Robert Redford Linn Manuel Miranda Clint Eastwood Morgan Freeman Jay Leno Carol Bernett Craig Ferguson Jimmy Kimmel Valerie Burton Elli James Cordon Wendy Malik and Jennifer Love hwit in anticipation People magazine featured white as the cover story of its January 10th 2022 new public a and released a separate Commemorative Edition both editions were published just days before her passing after her passing producers Steve Boer and Mike trinkling of fathom events confirmed in a Facebook post that the pre-film production of Betty White a celebration would proceed as scheduled as we reflect on Betty White's Legacy it is clear that she made her Mark with her contributions to entertainment philanthropy and social justice she broke barriers brought Joy to countless people and used her platform to advocate for important causes Betty White's death marked the end of a remarkable Journey but her Legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched if you enjoyed this video be sure to click on the next video on your screen and remember to like subscribe and leave a comment
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