'She's my all-time fave!': Reese Witherspoon kicks off birthday tributes for Golden Girls icon Betty White as she turns 95

  • White has been acting in Hollywood since the 1940s
  • Her first hit was The Mary Tyler Moore Show then Golden Girls
  • She had a comeback with Hot In Cleveland that aired from 2010 until 2015
  • Witherspoon, 40, wrote on Twitter: 'She's my all-time fave!'
  • Hot In Cleveland co-star Valerie Bertinelli wrote, 'Happy birthday sweet Betty!'
  • Katie Couric added: 'I got to wish my girl crush @bettymwhite a happy...wait for it...95th bday!'

Betty White turned 95-years-old on Tuesday.

And stars took to social media to wish the Golden Girls vet a good one.

Reese Witherspoon, 40, kicked off the tributes with a birthday tweet that read: 'She's my all-time fave!'

A fan: Reese Witherspoon, pictured Friday, wished Betty White a happy 95th birthday on Tuesday Her tweet read: 'She's my all-time fave!'

Cute: Witherspoon, 40, kicked off the tributes with a birthday tweet that read: 'She's my all-time fave!' She added three chocolate cakes and a heart

A legend: The actress was on TV shows The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls and Hot In Cleveland

The blonde Legally Blonde star also shared a Funny Vine video of the legend, who also appeared on the hit TV series Hot In Cleveland.

The Big Little Lies actress has often commented on social media about what a big fan she is of the perky legend.

Another well wisher was Katie Couric.

Cheers: Another well wisher was Katie Couric. The talk show vet shares a photo where she was giving the star a piece of fruit tart

The talk show vet shared a photo where she was giving the star a piece of fruit tart.

The Today show vet wrote: 'How lucky am I? I got to wish my girl crush @bettymwhite a happy...wait for it...95th bday!'

She added: 'She credits crossword puzzles, staying busy and thinking about people other than herself for her long and happy life.

Her TV family: Hot In Cleveland co-star Valerie Bertinelli wrote 'Happy birthday sweet Betty White!' on Instagram with a photo of the cast of the TV series, including Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick

'Talk about #goals! Ps she fell in love with a sloth at the Wildlife Learning Center so I gave her one she could take home!! Apologies for my singing! link in bio! #happybirthday #bettywhite #nationaltreasure.'

Hot In Cleveland co-star Valerie Bertinelli wrote, 'Happy birthday sweet Betty White!' on Instagram with a photo of the cast of the TV series, including Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick.

The show aired from 2010 until 2015. 

Her role model! Reality star Kyle Richards shared a sweet message for the star alongside a photo with Betty and Real Housewives Camille Grammer and Adrienne Maloof

A shot: Josh Gad, who plays Olaf in Frozen, added a tweet. He wrote: 'Happy 95th @BettyMWhite - drink up love!!'

Josh Gad, who plays Olaf in Frozen, added a tweet. He wrote: 'Happy 95th @BettyMWhite - drink up love!!'

The gif was of the legend pouring whiskey in her oatmeal at the kitchenette table on one of her TV shows.

Craig Ferguson wrote: 'Happy Birthday to my beautiful pal. First actress I ever worked with in Hollywood. Spoiled me for the rest. I love you Betty. X.' 

William Shatner of Star Trek fame wrote 'Congratulations' to Betty on Twitter with several emojis.

White is also known for the Mary Tyler Moore show which aired from 1973 until 1977.

He's a fan too! Craig Ferguson wrote: 'Happy Birthday to my beautiful pal'

A massive hit: The Golden Girls aired from 1985 until 1992 and starred Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty

As her fame grew, she appeared on The Carol Burnett Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

In the 1980s White worked on Mama's Family and the Golden Girls. In the 1990s, she was a guest star on Empty Nest, Nurses, Suddenly Susan and The Practice.

Hot In Cleveland revived her career, leading to an Emmy nomination.

A special Betty White's 90th Birthday Party aired on NBC a day before her birthday on January 16, 2012.

She started young: White has been acting since the 1940s. Here she is seen in a 1957 episode of Date With The Angels

High school: Betty is shown in her senior year in the Beverly Hills High School 1940 yearbook

 

 

 

 

 

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