Watch: Carol Burnett Celebrates 93rd Birthday With Rare Outing in Montecito
We’re so glad we had this time with Carol Burnett.
And what a time it was as the iconic comedian celebrated her 93rd birthday at Lucky’s steakhouse in Montecito, Calif., April 26.
Carol kept it cozy and stylish for her birthday outing, opting for black slacks and a long, white textured jacket. She was joined by her husband of 25-years BrianMiller, the 70-year-old musician looking dashing in a dark gray suit.
While the birthday celebration marked a rare outing for the Carol Burnett Show alum, even in her 90s she’s shown no signs of slowing down when it comes to her still active career, having recently appeared on the series Palm Royale and Hacks.
As she told E! News in 2024, even when getting older, it’s important to “be glad you’re still around and you still have all your faculties.”
And having had a career that’s spanned seven decades has meant she’s had more time to reflect than most on what advice she would have given her younger self: “Don’t give up.”
Growing up in Hollywood, the desire to have a career in entertainment was an idea that was ingrained in Carol from an early age. In fact, she would often find herself joining crowds at movie premieres alongside her grandmother throughout her childhood.
“We would go and stand behind the ropes and watch LanaTurner get out of her limousine,” Carol recalled to People in an interview published April 26. “And oh my gosh, JimmyStewart, whom I adored.”
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The Annie star added, “But one of my favorite actresses at the time—I was 9 years old—was LindaDarnell.”
And having the chance to interact with Linda early in her life helped shape how Carol herself would approach her own fans.
“I’ll never forget, again, how kind Linda Darnell was,” Carol shared. “So you just pass it on or pay it forward because it means the world.”
For a look back at more stars who have been candid about their own experiences getting older in the public eye, keep reading.
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