Think You’re a Betty White Fan? Here Are 8 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About the ‘First Lady of Television’

Think You’re a Betty White Fan? Here Are 8 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About the ‘First Lady of Television’
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TV Actress Betty White, known and loved for her spritely mien, celebrated her 98th birthday on Friday, Jan. 17. But the secret to the “First Lady of Television’s” long life isn’t just good genes, she says. Rather, it is her unstoppable positivity and work ethic that have made her one of the most successful people in show business.

As White told USA Today, “Retirement is not in my vocabulary. They aren’t going to get rid of me that way.” There’s a lot more to this multi-talented TV actress and entertainer’s life than you might think, so today we bring fans, young and old, eight amazing facets of the enigmatic Betty White.

1. She Has the Longest Career of Any Woman in TV