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Betty White to Marine: Sorry Sgt., No Ball Date for You

White loves 'a man in uniform,' but has filming obligations

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 19, 2011 9:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – Aww, poor Sgt. Ray Lewis won't be attending his Marine Corps ball with a Golden Girl: Lewis, inspired by other Marines who invited certain A-listers to their upcoming galas, extended an invitation to "all-around perfect" Betty White. But while she is "deeply flattered"—and loves "a man in uniform"-—the 89-year-old actress says in a statement to Access Hollywood that she can't attend due to filming obligations. For happier endings, click for more on Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, who will be attending Marine balls.

Actress Betty White visits 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' at Rockefeller Center on June 14, 2011 in New York City.
Actress Betty White visits 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' at Rockefeller Center on June 14, 2011 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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Riffran
Jul 21, 2011 10:27 AM CDT
Well shit.... I would have liked to see her go
mr2677
Jul 19, 2011 8:51 PM CDT
"Betty White hates black people."
littlewolfplaying
Jul 19, 2011 1:19 PM CDT
sad very sad,of all people i thought for sure betty white would understand how important are service men and women are,and that to give a little of your time to them is a very small price to pay for all that they do for us. but i was wrong,she dose not understand or dose not care ether way it saddens me to say ,but she has my respect and  my fanship 
 

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