I've had to shake his hand', Jessica Chastain to join ‘Scenes From a Marriage’ after Michelle Williams exit: Report. And while she sits at home, eating her hot dog and fries and sipping on her martini, White has some pretty solid advice for the rest of us, per her friend. The pal also revealed that the COVID-19 crisis has caused the star to view life in a completely different way. or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She's been in show business since she appeared on her first show, Life with Elizabeth in the early 1950s.She was … They waddle up to her glass door and look in.". ELLE participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. (Getty Images). (REUTERS/Gus Ruelas), PRINCESS THEODORA OF GREECE POSTPONES HER ROYAL WEDDING AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK: REPORTS. “Betty’s message to the world is to slow down and enjoy what you have: family, friends, your pets,” said the source. Betty White is frail at age 97, but her health is surprisingly better than many thought — get the shocking details! At age 98, life is golden for Betty White. 47,836, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved The 98-year-old told Closer Weekly in an email that she's staying safe: "I'm blessed with incredibly good health," she wrote. In 2018, White told Parade magazine that the secret to longevity is to “enjoy life.”, “Accentuate the positive, not the negative. "She owns literally thousands of crossword puzzle books and is constantly doing them to keep her mind jumping. It turns out that White really only sips on the vodka martini. Back in March, TMZ reported the beloved actress was safely social distancing at her palatial Los Angeles residence. Betty White made a surprise appearance at the 2018 Emmys on Monday, Sept. 17 and, after she took the stage, many people expressed their worries over the 96-year-old Hollywood icon’s health … Market data provided by Factset. Betty White is an American comedic actress who has starred on such programs as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'The Golden Girls' and 'Hot in Cleveland' over eight decades in show business. Sage advice from the First Lady of Television. "No one permitted in except those who must. Has helpers who are great with her," a representative for White told the TODAY Show. “She said that the pandemic is serious, but we have come through worse. A rep for White told the “Today” show on March 12, “Betty is fine,” after celebrities Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson revealed they had tested positive for the virus. Privacy Notice Madewell Launches New Athleisure Category, 18 Winter Nail Colors That Pair with a Mulled Wine, Fall TV Finds Love in the Darkest of Stories, Your Guide to the 2020 Presidential Debates, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. "She reads the L.A. Times cover to cover," he said. "She says that the pandemic is serious, but we have come through worse. “Betty loves to joke that vodka keeps her young,” one unidentified close friend told the mag. Fox News’ Julius Young and Zoe Szathmary contributed to this report. Jared and Ivanka threaten to sue Lincoln Project over Times Square ads, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ at 50: Cast shares secrets of iconic sitcom, 'The Golden Girls' is returning to TV with an all-black cast, Fans say Betty White should be in Cardi B's 'WAP' video, not Kylie Jenner, 'Jeopardy!' “She’s tried Zooming her Scrabble game with her friends, but it’s not quite the same,” a close friend added. White’s rep told the “Today” show that the actress — who turned 98 in January — has been strict on maintaining safety during the pandemic, knowing her age puts her in the high-risk bracket. Your California Privacy Rights Neither did we… The TV legend is about to turn 97 years old, and National Enquirer fans are curious to know the status of the oldie’s health considering she hasn’t been on social media since August 2018 — and that was just to promote the PBS special about her notable life. It’s such a waste of time.”, BROOKE SHIELDS EXPLAINS WHY SHE DOESN’T ‘HAVE ANY DESIRE TO FIT BACK’ INTO HER CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, Betty White was introduced by Kate McKinnon and Alec Baldwin for a special honor at the 2018 Emmys. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Two ducks always come by to say hello. She occasionally makes a grilled cheese and a can of tomato soup—the ultimate comfort food. “The animal community is watching over her,” said White’s publicist, who checks in with the star several times a week. That’s not her. Golden Girls' Betty White, 98, is in good health heeding the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's advice, self-isolating at her home in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. Betty White is an American treasure. Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. Now, wear your mask and keep her safe! Betty White is an American treasure. So, it's very normal for us to want to check in on Betty White as much as we would a beloved grandparent during the coronavirus pandemic. And, never fear, she also has strict rules while she quarantines. McConnell mum on mangled face and hands, Ex-flight attendant gets ridiculously light sentence after sex with 15-year-old, Mitch McConnell's weird purple hands may have an easy explanation, NFL stars join in as social media explodes over Daniel Jones trip. All rights reserved. 105,699, This story has been shared 50,925 times. "Someone get Betty White into her own quarantine... we can’t lose her #CoronaOutbreak," one person wrote on Twitter at the time, echoing the emotions and sentiments of many who voiced the same. What’s more is that any of the day-to-day duties, such as grocery shopping, running essential errands and other tasks are being carried out for the “Golden Girl” so she never has to leave her estate, according to TMZ. She's been in show business since she appeared on her first show, Life with Elizabeth in the early 1950s. “Two ducks always come by to say hello. “No one permitted in except those who must,” the rep said, noting she has “helpers who are great with her.”. “I had no idea that I would still be around at this point,” Betty White once admitted. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for May 21, Why 'The Rock' is endorsing THIS candidate, Celebrities' most outrageous tweets about Trump and Biden ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Danielle Alcaraz reflects on being a Playboy Playmate: 'I've always been pretty comfortable in my skin', Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes heart surgery, says he's feeling 'fantastic', Chelsea Handler explains shaming of Trump-backer 50 Cent: 'I had to remind him that he was a Black person', Maher mocks CNN's Jeffrey Toobin amid Zoom scandal: 'You're grossed out? Her rep added that "Betty has [a] beautiful backyard with a number of wild animals visiting. It’s Mother Nature’s way of telling us all to slow down.”, ‘TOP GUN’ STAR RICK ROSSOVICH RECALLS WORKING WITH TOM CRUISE, VAL KILMER: WE ‘WERE LIKE BROTHERS’, Betty White in 2010. They waddle up to her glass door and look in. This story has been shared 105,699 times. Sitemap “I just love to work, so I’ll keep working until they stop asking,” she revealed. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. She'll only take a few sips of a cocktail if the occasion calls for it.". Post was not sent - check your email addresses! “She reads the L.A. Times cover to cover,” he shared. Gwyneth Paltrow Says She's "Incredibly Close to the Common Woman", Betty White's Hilarious Tribute to Queen Latifah, Seth Meyers Is Totally Crushing on Betty White, Lady Gaga Is Determined to Get Better for Fans, Science Says Being Squadless In Your 20s and 30s Is Terrible for Your Health, Hot in Cleveland's Wendie Malick Will Never Escape Betty White (And Doesn't Want To).