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Betty White was a beloved and well-known TV star in the ‘90s. The actress passed away in December 2021, however, rumors about her life and legacy have continued to surface. Betty White was adored and loved by many, petitions were even signed to get her to guest host ‘Saturday Night Live.’ However, not all reviews about her have been glowing. Sally Struthers, known for her role in All in the Family, recently decided to speak up about her less-than-positive experience with White. Struthers, who had long kept her feelings private, opened up about an encounter with White that she felt was hurtful during an interview on the "Let's Talk About That! With Larry Saperstein and Jacob Bellotti” podcast. Now, after White’s death, Struthers felt it was the right time to share her side of the story. Sally Struthers shared that Betty White fat-shamed her Sally Struthers/Everett Sally Struthers recalled a specific instance that stood out during her time working with Betty White. The incident took place at a meeting about a new game show, a project they were both involved in. Struthers described the scene as she and others gathered to discuss the show when White asked her housekeeper to bring in a plate of snacks for everyone to enjoy. As Struthers reached for a cookie, White, in front of everyone in the room, allegedly made a comment that left Struthers uncomfortable. “Oh, I wouldn’t do that if I were you, dear. You don’t need a cookie,” White reportedly said, fat-shaming Struthers in a passive-aggressive tone. The remark shocked Struthers, who mentioned how hurtful it was for White to single her out in such a way. Struthers, who had already experienced weight-related comments throughout her career, found the remark particularly disheartening coming from someone she had hoped would be a professional peer, and she thought, “Gosh, that's not nice.” Betty White/Everett Sally Struthers' struggles with weight comments Weight-related comments have been a recurring theme in Sally Struthers’ career, and she shared how these remarks affected her, both personally and professionally. Another moment that stuck with her was when she was cast as Gloria Stivic on All in the Family. Struthers mentioned that All in the Family creator Norman Lear said she was not the funniest person to audition, so she asked him why he picked her. Lear told Struthers bluntly that her casting was based on her physical appearance. The producers assumed that Archie would be a lot to swallow for the American audiences with his bigotry and his social slurs. So, they decided to soften him up by giving him a soft spot for his daughter. “So, we hired you because, just like Carroll O'Connor, you have blue eyes and a fat face,” she concluded. Sally Struthers/Everett While Struthers had initially hoped for a more positive reason for her casting, she soon realized that her weight was a huge factor in the role she would play. Despite the challenges and hurtful comments, Struthers’ portrayal of Gloria earned her two Emmy Awards. Sally Struthers has also continued to thrive in her career.