Cher, Katy Perry, Charlize Theron and More Stars Surprise Carol Burnett in Her 90th Birthday Special

Carol Burnett has inspired generations of actors and comedians with his groundbreaking career, many of whom were in attendance to celebrate during the Carol Burnett: 90 years of laughter + love Special screening on Wednesday 26th April. of icons like Dear for world leaders like Joe Bidenthe night was filled with celebrities who went out of their way to honor Carol and, like Steve Carell he hilariously called it – “put it on very often”.

“We’re here to celebrate the hilarious, amazing, one-of-a-kind and none other than Carol Burnett. 40 year old virgin Star said to start the show. Then she turned to Carol, who was sitting next to her best friend. july andres in the audience. “I know you’re a very humble person and all of this can be hard for you, and really, all I can say is you need to prepare yourself because we’re about to get heavy.”

From there, it was a flurry of celebrities declaring their love and admiration for Carol, who changed the television landscape as she became the first female host of a comedy variety show with the debut of The Carol Burnett Show In 1967, he won 25 Emmys in 11 years. sheryl lee ralph thanked Carol for her portrayal of black talent in the variety show, lily tomlin remembered Carol praising her on her first Hollywood appearance and Julie, the sound of music icon, opened up about his lifelong friendship with the comedian.

“I can’t believe it’s been 62 years since we met, man,” Julie told Carol. “We went from landlines to cell phones to text messages…and oh how we laughed.” She added: “We have shared confidences so many times. I called you when times were tough and I needed a shoulder to cry on and I couldn’t imagine anywhere else I’d rather be tonight. And I love you very much.”

Dear looked like a golden statuette in a Bob Mackie dress as she recalled how Carol supported her early in her career. So the likes of Vicki Lawrence, Charlize Theron, Jane Lynch, Jimmy Fallon, Dolly Parton, Sofia Vergara, Susan Lucci, Ellen DeGeneres AND bill hader Carol celebrated with messages of love. Marisa Tomei she even dressed up as one of Carol’s iconic characters, Mrs. Wiggins, for a hilarious tribute. AND Kristen Wiig Laura Dern & Alison Janneywho worked with Carol on the new show royal palm, he joked that they are all roommates now and that Carol looks after them. “Just financially,” joked Kristen.

To make the evening even more special. AND official, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden He sent his love with a pre-recorded message. “You’ve inspired a generation,” they said. “We love you boy, you are a national treasure.”

Music is a very important part of Carol’s legacy with The Carol Burnett Show, she was also serenaded by the best of the best during the special. Kristin Chenoweth AND Bernadette Peters sang some of Carol’s most loved songs, while Katy Perry closed the show with the iconic The Carol Burnett Show Closing song “So Long”.

As Katy sat next to Carol in the audience at the end of the song, Carol sang the last line, turned to the camera and said, “Thank you all!” The legendary comedian then pulled his ear.

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