Ahead of her 100th birthday on January 17, the actress is more beloved than ever. Her roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot In Cleveland have endeared her to generations of viewers. These days, Betty spends more time out of the spotlight at her Los Angeles home.
It's for that reason that it's so special to hear from Betty herself. As she prepares to turn 100 and celebrate her centennial birthday, Betty opened up to People about what's made her life so full of joy and laughter.
Comedian Carol Burnett, a legend in her own right, spoke to People about working with Betty over the years.
"She'd come on my show, [The Carol Burnett Show], and if there was a tinge of risqué humor in one of our sketches, she'd roll with it and make it even funnier and add a little wink to show that she was thinking of something sexy," Carol shared.
"She's not a stand-up. She's not a jokester. It's the way she can twist a line to get a laugh."
Those who have worked with her more recently, like Sandra Bullock, have attested to how much of an expert Betty is at her craft.
"Timing isn't easy in comedy, because you have to navigate other people's timing," Sandra said.
"Betty pivots like I have never seen, making it look seamless. The rest of us just remain silent and pray we're not cut out of the scene."
"I'm so lucky to be in such good health and feel so good at this age," she shared.
"It's amazing."
"I got it from my mom, and that never changed," she said.
"I always find the positive."
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