As someone who has been in the entertainment industry for over 70 years, Betty White is one of the most legendary living stars in the world. During the Emmy Awards on Monday night, White was honored with a lifetime achievement award, and her speech left the audience in tears!
When “Saturday Night Live” stars Kate McKinnon and Alec Baldwin handed her the award, they described White as a “the greatest of all time,” and the audience made it clear that they agreed by giving her a standing ovation.
White expressed her gratitude and proceeded to give a speech that was both hilarious and emotional.
“Oh my goodness, goodness, goodness…This is… this is… this is very exciting,” she said, clearly overwhelmed. She then showed the world that she still has her famous sense of humor!
“The other day about ‘First Lady of Television.’ And I took it as a big compliment,” White said. “And then I heard her talking to her daughter a little later, she said, ‘First lady, yes, she’s that old, she was the first one, way, way back.’”
“Little did I dream then that I would be here. It’s incredible that I’m still in this business, that I’m still — and you are still putting up with me!” White continued.
The “Golden Girls” star ended her sweet by thanking everyone for all the support and love that they have given her.
“All I can say is, it’s such a blessed business to be in, and how lucky can I be, and how much I say, thank you to each and every one of you. Thank you so much,” she said.
Betty White proved once again she’s a national treasure. The 96-year-old actress took the stage at Monday night’s Emmy Awards to a standing ovation. https://t.co/0KAiLjLg9g pic.twitter.com/EuZvu50qMv
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Betty White is a Hollywood icon, and we’re so glad that she’s doing so well! Check out her full speech below!
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