Inside Betty White and Bea Arthur’s ‘Golden Girls’ shouting match — that ended with naked photos

Inside Betty White and Bea Arthur’s ‘Golden Girls’ shouting match — that ended with naked photos

There were some things a slice of cheesecake couldn’t solve. The “Golden Girls” set wasn’t always, well, golden, for stars Betty White and Bea Arthur. And now, the ABC News special “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship — Special Edition of 20/20” is revealing one on-set argument that involved production. The iconic sitcom, … Read more

Bea Arthur called Betty White a ‘c–t’ often, ‘Golden Girls’ producer claims — why’d they clash?

Bea Arthur called Betty White a ‘c–t’ often, ‘Golden Girls’ producer claims — why’d they clash?

Not so golden.  “Golden Girls” co-producer Marsha Posner Williams opened up about Betty White and Bea Arthur’s rumored feud during an event celebrating the hit sitcom’s 40th anniversary in Los Angeles on Wednesday. “When that red light was on [and the show was filming], there were no more professional people than those women, but when … Read more

‘Alice & Jack’ co-star Aisling Bea rewrites the rules on supporting character: ‘Quiet, heroic moment’

‘Alice & Jack’ co-star Aisling Bea rewrites the rules on supporting character: ‘Quiet, heroic moment’

Aisling Bea’s supporting role in “Alice & Jack” resonates with the Irish-born actress/comedian in its portrayal of a character type often shunted aside on screens big and small. Not so here. Bea (“This Way Up,” “Living With Yourself”) plays Lynn, the short-lived wife of Jack (Domhnall Gleeson), whose 15-year on-again/off-again romance with Alice (Andrea Riseborough) … Read more

Bea Arthur thought Betty White was ‘two-faced’ on set of ‘Golden Girls,’ new book reveals

Bea Arthur thought Betty White was ‘two-faced’ on set of ‘Golden Girls,’ new book reveals

These girls had a relationship that was less than golden. Bea Arthur and Betty White’s contentious relationship has been the subject of speculation for decades. The “Golden Girls” co-stars allegedly had issues when working together on the classic 1980s sitcom. According to TV screenwriter Stan Zimmerman’s new book “The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore,” Arthur … Read more