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14 Times Betty White’s Fashion Choices Were Hot as Hell
Happy Birthday, Betty White! Today, January 17, the legend turns 98, which means it’s time to celebrate this national treasure.
While her acting talent gets a lot of love, what she doesn’t get much credit for is being a Hollywood hottie and a total fashionista It’s just one more thing to add to her list of notable titles, which include being a pioneer of television, a brilliant comedian, an animal rights advocate and more.
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Getting her start in the 1940s, White made herself a household name when she took over as host of the Hollywood on Television show in 1952. This was also the same year she became recognized as the first woman to produce a sitcom with the show Life With Elizabeth. From there she went on to star in all kinds of award-winning roles, including Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls and Elka Ostrovsky on Hot in Cleveland. Alongside her eight Emmy wins, she’s also received three SAG Awards and a Grammy.
As incredible as her accolades are, she’s also had an impressive fashion evolution through her many years spent in the spotlight. From the classic pearl and white-glove ensembles of the ’50s to funky looks of the ’70s, White has transformed her look through the years, always remaining on-trend and seriously stylish.
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Hourglass Shape
The Mary Tyler Moore Show actress wore a emerald collared blouse with an A-line skirt and a statement necklace featuring green and red jewels in 1954.
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Simply Sweet
White donned a semi-puffed short sleeve top with floral accents along the neckline and a chic black hat in 1954.
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Classic Hollywood
White stunned with her hair in a wavy bob, deep red lipstick and a red and pink floral gown complete with over-the-elbow gloves in 1957.
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Betty Blue
Dressed in blue with a simple pearl necklace, White posed in 1957 for a photocall for Date with the Angels.
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Accessory Frenzy
White accessorized her her fitted dress with white gloves, a hat with a veil and a see-through handbag during a photo op for The Betty White Show in 1958.
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Flower Child
White wore a flapper-inspired yellow dress with a fuchsia cardigan and yellow headband featuring blue feathers to the 75th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade in 1964.
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Betty Brunette?
The SAG Award winning actress donned a head of brown hair and a green turtleneck during a taping of The Odd Couple in 1972.
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Flashly But Classy
White stunned at the 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards wearing a gown with mesh sleeves and chest in 1988.
Betty White 42nd Annual Emmy Awards
Belle of the Ball
White was styled in a long-sleeve champagne colored gown with sequin embellishments at the 42nd Annual Emmy Awards in 1990.
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Just Glam
The comedian wore a multi-color top with one accessory that never goes out of style — a choker — to guest star on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2007.
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