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Are these fun facts about Betty White true or false?

By: Catchy Comedy Staff    Posted: February 2, 2026, 2:00PM

Betty White had a long career in Hollywood, spanning 80 years. She gave us hits like Hot in Cleveland, The Golden Girls and countless other memorable roles.

She was a true icon, and today we’re testing your knowledge to see how well you know this legendary star. Do you know if these fun facts about Betty White are true or false? Take the quiz to find out!
  1. Betty White was born before commercial television existed.
  2. Betty White was one of the first women to produce a sitcom.
  3. Despite her success, Betty White does not have a star on the Walk of Fame.
  4. At 88 years old, Betty White was the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live at the time.
  5. Betty White did some work in animation, including voicing characters in Family Guy, The Smurfs and Monsters, Inc.
  6. The television icon earned 10 Emmy nominations over her career.
  7. She helped raise millions of dollars as a board member of the Los Angeles Zoo.
  8. Betty White's character, Elka Ostrovsky, was named after Betty White's mother.
  9. Betty White was originally offered the role of Dorothy Zbornak on The Golden Girls.
  10. Betty White once turned down an offer to be a "Today" show co-host.
  11. White's appearance on Hot in Cleveland was only supposed to be a one-time guest role.
  12. Betty White holds the Guinness World Record for the longest TV career by a female entertainer.

Are these fun facts about Betty White true or false?

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