Go behind the scenes of the star-studded 90th Birthday Special in honor of TV legend Carol Burnett A-list celebrities and friends gathered to honor Carol Burnett’s illustrious career ahead of her 90th birthday. Moreover, Julie Andrews got together with her to celebrate Carol Burnett’s impending milestone birthday. Check out to find more details:
90 Years Celebration
As NBC recorded Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughing Love, a two-hour celebration of her 90th birthday, the Mary Poppins actress, 87, was present.
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Where Did It Take Place
The show, recorded on Thursday at the Avalon Hollywood & Bardo in Los Angeles, will air on April 26 at 8 p.m. in honor of the well-known actress and comedian’s actual birthday.
A Peek In The Past
The tribute commemorates some of Burnett’s most notable performances throughout her illustrious career, including her Broadway debut in Once Upon a Mattress , her iconic performance as Miss Hannigan in Annie, and her critically praised sketch comedy series The Carol Burnett Show , which aired on CBS for 11 seasons.
The Girls Girlin’
The reunion of Burnett and her former friend and coworker Julie Andrews, which was publicized on the red carpet before the special’s production, stands out among the list of famous people who made guest appearances.
Special Performances For The Birthday Girl
Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, and Kristen Chenoweth, among many others, gave musical performances at the celebrity-studded event.
The Unbroken Bond
While standing on the red carpet and facing a crowd of paparazzi, both women displayed their undeniable connection, which featured a good amount of grins and laughs, as usual.
Andrew Goes For A Chic Look
87-year-old Andrews, who joined her for a series of images on the red carpet, was dressed in black pants, a black jacket with white dots, and a white shirt beneath. The renowned British entertainer and actress wore black flats and had her light brown hair fashioned in her signature pixie cut.
The Birthday Outfit
The former actress of The Carol Burnett Show chose a sophisticated ensemble for the occasion that included a bright pink jacket with sparkly embellishments. She wore an all-black outfit under her coat, including a long-sleeved turtleneck, velvet leggings, and black flats.
The Famous Hairstyle
To give a statement, Carol Burnett finished up her entire look with a bold decision. Burnett had her distinctive red locks in a modest bob-cut just above her temples with part to the slight left.
Andrew And Burnett: Together Forever
Burnett and Andrews have been friends and coworkers for more than 60 years, ever since they started appearing on the same Garry Moore Show in the early 1960s.
The women continued with two additional programs, Julie & Carol: Together Again and Julie & Carol at Lincoln Center. In the final, the Lincoln Center event received an Emmy Award nomination in 1972 for Outstanding Single Program, Variety, or Musical.
The Friendship
“It was as if we’d always known each other, and that evening kicked off what was to be, so far, a six-decade relationship, professional and, best of all, personal.” Burnett described their bond.
The Godmother
Although Andrews and Burnett have demonstrated that they can have fun and amuse audiences on screen, their connection also transfers to a close friendship, leading the Mary Poppins actress to name Burnett the godmother of her 60-year-old daughter Emma.
Burnett’s Achievements
Since 1954, Burnett, a native of San Antonio, Texas, has appeared in various severe and humorous roles on stage, television, and cinema.
The Awards
She won several awards, notably six Primetime Emmys, a Grammy, a Tony, seven Golden Globes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005.
Stars Under The Roof
Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Bob Mackie, Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Lily Tomlin, Marisa Tomei, Sofia Vergara, Steve Carell, Susan Lucci, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Vicki Lawrence are a few other celebrities who will be attending Andrews’ birthday special in addition to her.
Life Of The Party: Sofia Vergara
The Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara’s brilliant performance has won our hearts. Vergara celebrated Burnett’s special day in a stylish check-pattern dress, following the sparkly heels.
Cher Meets Bob Mackie
Cher attended the celebration of actress Carol Burnett’s impending 90th birthday in a spectacular black sequined blazer by Bob Mackie with lightning-strike-shaped lapels. She wore black shoes and dazzling gray glen plaid pants with the ensemble. The singer’s jewelry included two diamond rings. An unexpected reunion occurred as she ran into the designer while posing solo for her picture.
Lisa Kudrow In Her Zone
A lot of stars were seen wearing sparkly outfits, each one of them looking glamorous! Lisa Kudrow, wearing an elegant pantsuit, Sarah Flint heels, and a minimalist silver necklace, stood out.
The White Beauty: Allison Janney
Allison Janney was spotted at the NBC’s Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughter wearing a stunning white dress and shiny red lipstick complementing her outfit.
