Estelle Getty @ The Emmy Awards 1988

[@stephanieconsi4825]

30+ years later and this woman still makes me laugh out loud. What a brilliant talent and class act.

[@Moyaiville_Productions]

She sure does 😂

[@JohnSmith-iv2hq]

Picture it, May 2020. I'm watching re-runs of The Golden Girls in lockdown while a virus pandemic spreads around the world.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

Christ, I've seen every episode and can tell you what happens in each frame at this point

[@light_year6964]

Picture it! 1922. Sicily!

[@charmainedaley3937]

Me too!

[@karendorsett6890]

I watch it in the morning for 3 hours and the same 6 episodes the same night. It's like comfort food during these times

[@kcmaldonado3948]

@@karendorsett6890 I know, I miss simple writing like from the 80's, even in music. Everything today has some political or race baiting theme. Not worth watching.

[@sharkkeeper01]

awww she said my daughter Bea Arthur....how touching

[@thelegendofthem6120]

I know it gave me chills!

[@Destinyatk]

made me a lil teary...Great acceptance..Beautiful Lady. I watch Golden Girls Everyday on TVLand..Always makes me laugh..

[@THORBOYD1967]

me too!best sitcom ever.

[@THORBOYD1967]

me too!best sitcom ever.

[@thelousyllama]

sharkkeeper01 funny considering she is younger than bea arthur

[@mihaelchandler6557]

Picture it California, 1988😂❤️

[@anglejohnson3857]

what you mean?

[@kevinlongman007]

Angle Johnson It was her Golden Girls catchphrase.

[@anglejohnson3857]

+Kevin Longman oh ok

[@vitothepizzaguy7475]

Mihael Chandler an old but funny woman staring in a hit show

[@MissAshley-jq9gl]

😆

[@OhSankYouDoktor]

This is how you accept an Emmy! Totally deserved and she thanked everyone she should have without going overtime. Great lady!

[@sixflagsshowspast9616]

Yes,and not making any political propaganda view points. I've stopped watching all awards ceremonies because of that. I would rather watch reruns of old awards ceremonies than what's on today. Besides, the actors and actresses were alot better back then.

[@independentfilmchannel1476]

She should have won the previous two years as well. What a scene stealer.

[@AllenMQuinn]

I was surprised to find she'd only won 1 Emmy. She definitely deserved a few more!

[@lgl5701]

Yeah. Nominated for four I think but the one win. I'm sure it was enough for her. She strikes me as as a gracious and grateful lady. She really did have a happy life overall. A long a happy marriage, children, a long acting career, topped off with her big break when she probably thought it would never come because it was just too late. God rest her.

[@videox222ify]

before the GG's she did very little TV, still should have won more a great lady

[@jwelch5742]

The Emmy voters has the opinion and so do I.

[@michaelraymond5048]

The whole cast of The Golden Girls won an ensemble Emmy aswell as each of them winning individual awards. It's one of only three sitcoms to achieve that. The other two were All In The Family and Will & Grace.

[@user-ir8mf7km6w]

She is supporting and had not many tv credits. She was an unknown

[@MrLmolina77]

Betty is slaying in them glasses. "Picture it" love it

[@longbranch11207]

I know right I want a pair

[@andrewjerome6573]

According to Rue, Betty White was as blind as a bat! 👓

[@phylomenad1145]

Estelle looks fantastic! All well DESERVED when they ALL won ! My girls.

[@desertrose1226]

Those women were beautiful despite their age. Bea Arthur became more beautiful WITH age! Look at her wonderful elegant hair!

[@BeaverCreek90210]

@@desertrose1226 interestingly enough, I like Bea Arthur's hairstyle during the early years of the series, also my favorite episodes, with a strong "80s feel"- the 1st-3rd seasons, 1985-spring of 1988. When the 4th season premiered in the fall of 1988, and the beginning of Dorothy's new hairstyles from then on out, it seemed like the show changed, I guess by then it was becoming more "90s". I think my very least favorite hairstyle of hers was the one towards the end of the series, in late 91-92.

[@RainDrifter]

"I want to thank the immediate world." Haha. She's so wonderful.

[@KanishQQuotes]

I don't get that joke

[@escarlit]

@@KanishQQuotes immediate implies a close knit group. the world implies everyone. it's an oxymoron of sorts. she was being funny.

[@ministergshavonnegarvey]

I love her real voice! She sounds amazing!

[@jasongibson3496]

I am so happy that Bea and Estelle received their Emmys the same year. I think that is wonderful.

[@jmie5]

I love it how when Bea won, Estelle kissed her on the cheek and then when Estelle won, she still kissed Bea on the cheek.

[@desertrose1226]

I think Bea liked Estelle the most of all the others. Who wouldn’t? Estelle was so sweet.

[@suelynrogers]

How were they both able to win same award? I'm a bit confused.

[@ak-xp4hp]

@@suelynrogers Estelle won supporting Acrtress, Bea won Lead Actress

[@vaccumsealed]

they done a great job making her look like an 80 something yr old lady for the show when she appears so young and bouncy. Just look at her take to those steps like an energetic child. She played an old lady very well.

[@morganjanelle4282]

68 mopar I read awhile back that transforming her into an 80'something year old, took about *3 hours.*

[@inneybaby2506]

@@morganjanelle4282 I read that one year the makeup artist was upset because she came back from their off season with a face lift. They had to work twice as hard to make her older. She does look just beautiful this night.

[@morganjanelle4282]

@@inneybaby2506 LOL...I remember hearing that, _too._ ✔😂

[@deepfriedbrainforlunch]

​@@inneybaby2506 betty white also said that in an interview :x

[@lauriethomas4145]

She was younger than Bea and Betty

[@DarkWillUser]

She looked so beautiful that evening.

[@deannamccrimmon7805]

“My daughter Bea Arthur” awww 😍

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

She was not actually old enough to be Bea Arthur's mom! Is everyone blind AND dumb??

[@biruss]

she 'adopted her'

[@MrJoshualee2479]

@@Michelle-pn9xt she was just pointing out that it was cute that Estelle said that. Gain some perception before calling someone dumb. The fact that I have to explain it to you says it all.

[@jasonm921]

@@Michelle-pn9xt she was actually younger than Bea

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@jasonm921 I already mentioned that, so why are you telling me this?

[@sonofabeach9310]

She was so younger than her role. .amazing...

[@janeoxley4829]

Estelle Getty was really a well spoken lady, God bless her.

[@jamiejay4640]

As soon as she said picture it california 1988, that was just everything

[@debmallow4558]

Estelle Getty was STUNNING inside and out!

[@MontagZoso]

Wow, I was so used to seeing Estelle in her makeup as Sophia that she knocked me out with how gorgeous she is in real life! 👍❤️

[@issaphae9659]

her walking up the stairs on beat >>

[@DM-cu5hp]

The name Estelle derives from its Latin origin, meaning 'star,' and she was. She truly was, and she still shines bright in our hearts and homes.

[@desertrose1226]

It’s a Beautiful name. Really suited her , too. They all had lovely names … better than the annoying names now like Meghan and Chloe!

[@JM-rv9oh]

Estelle walking up the stairs on beat is truly an iconic moment

[@brendajackson13]

Gosh, back then competition was stiff!! All those actresses were worthy winners.

[@TheTHOR1921]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@rhodesfamily2008]

Right? That was a lot of talent.

[@tashietyler5966]

Right!! Whew

[@Alusnovalotus]

brenda jackson I’ve never heard of Julia Duffy or Newhart and I’m from the 80’s. 0.o

[@happydayz7857]

Jakee? Uhhh yeah. Sure.

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

can we just talk about how cute Rose looks in her glasses... hard to believe Betty White is the only one left of the 4 iconic gals!!

[@ChrisC709]

Not anymore

[@TheHonorableAngelinaNordstrom]

Estelle Getty is giving me Judge Judy Realness (or Judge Judy has been giving me Estelle Getty Realness for all these years)! Either way, I love them both!

[@KameronO.]

I wished they'd worked in a movie together

[@KanishQQuotes]

My mom is a combination of Sophia and judge Judy

[@karenstrycharz1499]

I so love them both!!!

[@mariahyohannes]

Jewish New York realness!

[@virg0_lem0nade]

@@mariahyohannes --- exactly!!!! ❤️❤️ that's why they seem a little similar: they're both Jewish women from New York in the same era ❤️

[@Yowza78]

That was a really strong lineup. They were all great in their respective parts.

[@brir5527]

She’s so tiny & adorable

[@emilyt.6752]

Bri R i loved her on GG but there's something about her real self that's making me smile

[@shivamnagpal1217]

@mastermind and you are an asshole

[@brittanymarie7172]

mastermind Just flat out disrespectful. Troll. 🙄

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Shivam Nagpal You are so right, Shiism!“Mastermind”(???) should be called “SMALLMINDED” or even “PETTY!”🤣Why don’t you take your negativity somewhere else! Hey”SMALL MINDED”😂”GO AWAY!”

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Brittany Martinez I sooo agree with you Brittany & Shivam! Our “bottom feeder”( Mastermind...actually should be called “SMALLMINDED”) are found on every site. These losers never have anything good to say about “anything!”

[@idahoffman121]

Such a tiny lady with a huge heart and a massive humor❤️

[@bolajiutube]

Brief, comprehensive, and brilliant. What an acceptance speech!

[@wotan10950]

Great heartfelt speech. There have been lots of rumors about egos among the cast. From what I’ve read, Bea and Estelle got along very well because they both came from the Broadway stage. Theater actors have been known to think a little less of tv actors because they don’t have to face a new audience every night, without a chance for retakes, or going up on their lines.

[@Gilbarwaters]

I love her!. I love the four Golden Girls. No one was better than the other. I love them all. They all were fabulous and funny. One of the best shows ever on t.v.

[@lisad9403]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 You said it....NO ONE WAS BETTER THAN THE OTHER!!!

[@tomgallowitz]

They all won Emmys and in all the speeches they acknowledged each other since they knew it took all 4 to get their awards

[@nicciberriman3032]

Out Betty looks so happy for her ❤️‍🩹

[@Nightbird.]

My husband and I are a Gay couple who unfortunately live in an area with no friends or family. Yet every night before bedtime we spend time with our TV family..the Golden Girls..who continue to enrichen our lives daily. Thank you Estelle, Betty, Bea, and Rue for filling our lives with unconditional love daily. 😉❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@PinoyEntertainmentWorld]

❤❤❤

[@OnyxNorthwind]

Golden Girls will always be one of the most important shows I have watched as a gay man. The love and acceptance that radiates from it, and the humor and wisdom that comes with it, will always be a balm for the ills of life. Hopefully you and your husband have made some new friends- I know that feeling as a married gay man who moved away from home only a few years ago. But you'll always have Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia to get you through!

[@Nightbird.]

@@OnyxNorthwind Unfortunately we live in a very rural and homophobic part of the country..so we don't expect to make any friends here. But in a few years will be retirement time and if all goes well we will be leaving for greener pastures and a large LGBT+ community somewhere else. So glad you are enjoying the girls as well. They truly are family and a life saver for so many of us. Stay safe and well!

[@OnyxNorthwind]

Nightbird I wish you and your husband so much health and happiness!

[@conniecanas1422]

What's the point in saying your gay? 🤔

[@aprilgosa5779]

Estelle rocking that red hair and red dress LOL go girl

[@jimryan5280]

Estelle Getty lives on forever in our hearts as Sophia Petrillo, this win was well deserved, and she was in good company. So sad that dementia took this beautiful soul in 2008, what a loss.

[@geemangaming9630]

Picture it, September 2018. I'm watching this, and I'm flooded with fond memories of Sophia

[@ToniaAlex13]

Picture it, watching may 28, 2020 during Coronavirus pandemic

[@terenunez3508]

Soy de Uruguay ,fans de The golden girls y compré on line las 7 temporadas, no me canso de verlas,son incomparables!!!❤

[@craigsmith157]

2021

[@WeeeWriter]

Estelle is so cute lol

[@wb1644]

Lovely speaking tone and voice, wow.

[@JL0ndon]

Omg wow talk about a classic line up of sitcom stars!! Also i love Betty white in her glasses applauding so hard for Estelle

[@mykel1990]

Such a class act.

[@mckavitt13]

Estelle Getty had such a darling smile. What a sweetheart. Pretty too, under all that Golden Girls paraphernalia! Miss her. 😔💔😘

[@alexbidhendy6677]

This lady is of the main reasons I'll never stop loving the 80s!

[@michellecharles1162]

The world misses this wonderful lady 💖

[@harperstacey9604]

The world misses the whole cast. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@Quick81]

No political speeches, no drama, no scandal, no telling the little people how to live their lives -straight to it and profesional. Class act.

[@Godschild9108]

My goodness she was beautiful.

[@carolynhatfield6247]

I absolutely adore all four of these beautiful, talented women! R.I.P. Bea, Rue and Estelle........I love you Betty!!

[@ciaraoh9102]

This makes me feel like I'm a little kid again -- at my grandparents house, all comfy. And, the world seemed so great.

[@ranran2456]

Betty looks so happy for estelle 🙏🙏

[@ELENIKARASAVVIDOU]

who else remember these LEGENDS during pandemic to regain comfort and strength? THANK YOU LADIES! you are always here for us! THANK YOU!

[@megzagetro3334]

Her speech.. was the best! 💜 beginning with “picture it” what a lovely gal!

[@ttm1795]

She spoke so beautifully! You will always be remembered Estelle and all the Golden Girls❣️

[@fogsights3732]

The role of Sophia is my family's favorite! You always look forward to her punchlines, and Estelle is hilariously funny, totally lovable.

[@Christsavedme77]

You are right. I love her too. I’m just watching the series reruns at the moment. She is so amazing.

[@fogsights3732]

@@Christsavedme77 I keep going back to the reruns myself, a real day-brightener. Enjoy!

[@dkoch2]

Her voice is so recognizable :)

[@moimeme6533]

"best writers a tv show could have" ...how true esp. in retrospect

[@guppymer]

"Picture this Sicily 19..", :+) I never considered her as supporting actress she is way up there with the three other amazing ladies may they rest in peace and may Betty White still remain healthy during her remaining years they were a great part of my growing up years...

[@edgarfilho6129]

I love the Golden Girls and Estelle Getty will always be in my heart.

[@beaellie9766]

This speech alone shows how good an actress she was -- the character she created, lived and breathed on camera is NOTHING like this acceptance speech. Good for her!

[@puppycat58]

Aww...that's was touching...Bea Arthur as her daughter...R.I.P. GIRLS

[@bluestar8768]

A golden age of golden stars 🌟🌟🌟

[@renzo7575]

Estelle was so adorable!

[@mightysun89]

Amazing sitcom. You can watch them over and over.

[@johnorlando9839]

Bea Authur would win an Emmy for actress later that night.

[@xoxoxoxo2592]

Time sure does fly when some body has passed. It's been almost 15 years since this tiny lady stepped into eternity....

[@wildarmsfan]

that comment is so sad

[@kiarahnoname5701]

I will miss you grandmom! Thanks for your gift if laughter!

[@patri6kd3mps3y8]

Sophia isn't a supporting character. If anything she's actually the low key main character

[@woohooboy]

True. She was technically a leading actress along with her co-stars. However she had a better chance of winning in the supporting category which she did

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

She was the definition of supporting. For one, she was never intended to be a regular character, just a guest star from time to time. That changed after the pilot. Even so, the other three were often the focus of the main plot and Sophia was the subplot.

[@rf5510]

Shes clearly supporting. You cant "low key" be a main character. That makes no sense.

[@rf5510]

@Lyre Burch Thats a complete opinion. Not a fact. To me, Dorothy makes Golden Gilrs what it is. So thats not universally true by any means.

[@user-ir8mf7km6w]

She is Supporting until further into the series.

[@BKARI215]

Perfect Speech

[@stevarino1989]

Estelle seemed like such an angel, I would've loved to meet her. I love how she briefly launches into her Sophia character at the start of the speech. XD. Best character on TGGs! lol. She seems absolutely nothing like the sassy Sicilian senior we all know and love. And she had little acting experience but was able to pull it off flawlessly. :)

[@dorothyburridge1734]

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[@kendallrivers1119]

She's had plenty of acting experience from years and years of stage work. She's had little television experience before Golden Girls.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Such a beautiful acceptance speech from such an extraordinary actress! These four women should have won an Emmy every single year! “THEY ABSOLUTELY DESERVED AN EMMY, ( each of those four women) along w/ writers & director! Estelle was extraordinary as “Bea’s mum! Congratulations to her & “May she Rest In Peace!” Three are gone & hardly seems possible! Love this show & each of these four incredible actresses!❤️

[@jesusgamboa9899]

They are all treasures!

[@idaliaramos6661]

Picture it… February 2021… still obsessed with these incredible ladies and the iconic show they left behind for us❤️

[@SimbaisMine94]

Estelle is so beautiful

[@nsam85]

Yeah...they worked hard to make her look old....but the real work goes with her voice. It sounds so youthful here, where as her Sophia her voice was aged and gravely. Having to keep her voice sounding like that so much on set....was very talented..musta required a lot of effort.

[@angelcantu8483]

They both win that night! So glad they were all able to receive an award! Such an amazing show

[@a.s.l.4479]

It's weird to see Estelle smile so much, because her character Sophia hardly ever smiled. It was a lovely smile!

[@andrewjerome6573]

Sophia smiled when she had a naughty thought 😂

[@niamhcathxx]

love how excited betty and bea looked at the beginning 😍💕

[@Fern635]

This would have been a tough year to decide - so many talented ladies were nominated. They definitely made the right call though. She was brilliant as Sophia.

[@littleshyboy6010]

i almost cry when she mentioned the other 3 golden girls.

[@vitothepizzaguy7475]

Her story is really impressive, from the small theaters she worked part time on in New York to winning an Emmy! And then... Suffering from dementia... Didn't deserve it

[@victorgomes7585]

Picture it... Lol RIP Dear ONE and thank you for your work and all the laughter.

[@gmajor1273]

I enjoyed the shows of everyone nominated and they were all great. I sooo miss the 80s.

[@sixflagsshowspast9616]

This is true television unlike what we see today. A wonderful bunch of talent that will be remembered for a lifetime. I miss these lovely ladies. It seems as though this Era of wonderful television memories has ended due to the non humorous television we have today. Thank God for reruns. Right?!!

[@amandacresswell2799]

Rest In Peace Estelle Getty and Betty White is also up in heaven too along with you and the rest of cast from The Golden Girls God Bless the Golden Girls

[@Redeemed_30]

What a composed wonderful speech! She’s very pretty. Beautiful eyes.

[@samanthaconn8974]

Picture it, the world, 2020, missing you. ❤🙏❤

[@PaperImagesArtStudio]

The beauty of award shows back in the day. Not the crap nowadays.

[@pamsatira1753]

really love her eyes and smile

[@blondechick9804]

Beautiful speech!!

[@giverpro3017]

ESTAS SI ERAN ACTRICES DE PRIMERÍSIMO PRIMER NIVEL, UNA REINA CON MAYÚSCULAS, MARAVILLOSA ESTELLE, NUNCA MORIRÁ TREMENDA DIOSA DE LA ACTUACIÓN

[@suewalsh1883]

She was so tiny and so absolutely gorgeous!

[@vivandav67]

She was divine...

[@terrenceragin5555]

I believe that was her son with her at the Emmys. I loved Sophia.

[@BASH_ANGEL]

She speaks very sophisticated.

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

Wow, John Forsye, so good looking! Estelle was my 2nd favorite character after Betty White - she sure is pretty

[@AlvinTDuero]

Picture it...2021 and I'm still loving the Golden Girls.

[@jakeryan5267]

She seemed like such a wonderful, sweet lady

[@michaelpatrick7888]

we miss you estelle!!!!!!!!

[@karenstrycharz1499]

We do indeed! Loved her so much!

[@makegiron1191]

Her intro speech is the best. Picture it, California, 1988

[@joannasarcamedes8191]

my favorite estelle getty....

[@rachelwyatt6030]

Everyone looks so glamorous!! I love Estelle ♥️ she was my favorite on the Golden Girls !

[@desertrose1226]

80s women were gorgeous, at all ages!

[@gordonadams5891]

It's with mixed feelings I watch these old clips of actors who've passed away. Many are long since gone.