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Betty Whitewas always vocal about her love forRobert Redford.
“Two of Betty’s absolute favorites - Bam Bam and Bob,” the caption reads. “They were in our office and she greeted each upon arrival - ‘hi fellas,’ and blew them kisses when she’d leave - ‘she ya next time.’ "
Noting the birthday decorations, the caption adds, “they got dressed up for the celebration 😃”
TheGolden Girlactress, who died on New Year’s Eve at 99, wasn’t shy about her crush on Redford, 85.
Inher recent interview with PEOPLE, White calledThe Buttonsactor “the only one.”
“I’ve heard Ryan [Reynolds] can’t get over his thing for me,” she joked of her friend andThe Proposalcostar, “but Robert Redford is The One.”
Redford told PEOPLE after White died that theadmiration was mutual.
“She made us all laugh, including me,” he said. “Betty lived life devoted to her craft and her love of animals. She made us all laugh, including me. I had a crush on her, too!”
For her 99th birthday, White was given a life-size cutout of the actor-director, Mikelasrecently told PEOPLE.
“For a long time, we had him in the office entryway,” Mikelas recalled. “When she came in, she’d say, ‘Hi sweetheart.’ "
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As for Bam Bam, he was just one of the many animals White grew close to. After her death, fans saluted her withthe #BettyWhiteChallenge, which quickly spread on social media. The challenge encouraged people to donate to local animal shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare organizations on Jan. 17, which would have been White’s 100th birthday.
The Los Angeles Zoo said it was “blown away” after receivingmore than $70,000 in donationsfrom the challenge. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando receivedmore than $50,500in donations while several animal charitiesraised over $30,000 each.
source: people.com
