Carol Burnett still knows how to make people laugh, even at 92. The legendary comedian and actress marked her 92nd birthday on April 26, and the world celebrated alongside her. She has remained a talented personality who continues to bring laughter to her fans, from her days on The Carol Burnett Show to her ongoing influence in comedy.
Celebrating her special day, Stephen Colbert revisited a beautiful moment from Burnett’s May 2024 appearance on The Late Show, where she shared her hopes for the future. Her funny and unexpected response reminded fans of her wit and optimism, and they erupted in a round of laughter. Even now, viewers enjoy watching Burnett for her humor.
Carol Burnett’s life
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In the clip, Stephen Colbert asked Burnett to describe the rest of her life in five words, and this was her response: “I would like to live.” As soon as the funny video resurfaced, fans flooded the comments section with beautiful comments, admiring her talent, celebrating her new age, and honoring her as a person.
Co-stars also took to social media to celebrate Burnett’s life on her milestone birthday. Jimmy Kimmel shared memories of her appearances on his show, while Vicki Lawrence celebrated friendship with a nostalgic photo from their time on The Carol Burnett Show. Other Hollywood stars, including Nancy Sinatra and Deena Martin, celebrated Burnett. Some days before her 92nd birthday, Carol Burnett delighted fans with a guest appearance on the award-winning series Hacks, which was filmed at Television City Studios, the same place where The Carol Burnett Show was taped.
Recent achievements
The birthday celebrations followed another recent highlight in Burnett’s career. Last year, the actress was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at Hollywood’s famed TCL Chinese Theatre. It was a dream-come-true moment for Burnett, who once dreamed of making her mark among Hollywood’s legends as a child nearly eight decades ago.
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Her close friends and colleagues, including Dick Van Dyke, Laura Dern, and Bob Odenkirk, graced the ceremony. Laura Dern and producer Jayme Lemons brought this honor to life after recognizing that Carol Burnett had not yet been celebrated in this unique and legendary way.