Cloris Leachman is now 84 and in a new TV show called "Raising Hope". The title of this article caught my attention because I didn't realize anyone didn't like Betty White, also, because Cloris Leachman appeared as the grandmother in "Malcom in the MIddle", one of my favorite shows. Cloris, when asked about Betty White said, "I'm so sick of Betty White. Never liked her." There is clearly some rivalry among the grandmother-aged television stars. Leachman won an Academy Award in 1972 for her performance in "The Last Picture" and she has yet to retire. When asked why she hasn't retired, she said "Money".
Has the recession really been that bad as to effect actors who have been in the business for 50 years?
Why does Cloris have such an issue with Betty White?
I never really thought about old actors. I guess they have to retire really old! I wonder if old actors start when they are young and just dont get big until they are much older or if they start at an old age?
ReplyDeleteIt seems that old-aged actors would be in demand. Unfortunately, we cannot live forever, and there needs to be some people to portray the grandmother and grandfather roles in movies and TV shows. It's weird because I think Amanda Bynes, who is probably 25 years old, announced that she was retiring from acting. Yet, Cloris feels the need to keep going.
ReplyDeleteAlso, who could hate Betty White?