Let’s Speak About That! With Larry Saperstein and Jacob Bellotti
Betty White could’ve been referred to as “America’s Sweetheart,” however the Hollywood legend allegedly had a imply streak … this based on fellow actress Sally Struthers.
The “All within the Household” star got here out swinging in opposition to the “Golden Women” alum throughout an look on the “Let’s Speak About That” podcast … blasting the late comedy legend as a “very passive-aggressive lady.”
Per Sally, she had a less-than-enjoyable encounter working with Betty on a sport present pilot.
The actresses related at BW’s home to collaborate on the challenge … however issues took an unpleasant flip when Betty “completely fat-shamed” Sally in entrance of a room full of individuals.
She recalled … “I reached for a cookie and she or he stated in entrance of everybody, ‘Oh, I would not do this if I had been you pricey, you do not want a cookie.’ … And I assumed, ‘Gosh, that is not good.'”
The expertise did not put her off from the remainder of the “Golden Women” forged, nevertheless … Sally praised Betty’s costar Bea Arthur as “a pressure of nature,” after getting the prospect to work together with her on “All within the Household.”
Sally stated she by no means spoke out about Betty beforehand as she was effectively conscious simply how a lot everybody beloved her foe … however, felt comfy saying one thing now the TV character is lifeless.
Betty handed away in December 2021, mere weeks earlier than her a hundredth birthday. Many in Hollywood mourned her demise and paid tribute to Betty on social media … although, it is secure to imagine Sally was not among the many superstar mourners.