She’s back, and she’s as charming as ever! Even though Betty White has been away from the spotlight for a while, she made a delightful return to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday. And let me tell you, she didn’t just phone it in. The legendary actress lent her voice in a flirty PSA all about wildfire prevention. Now that’s what I call dedication!
A Special Birthday Message from Betty
Let’s rewind for a moment. Smokey Bear was born on August 9, 1944, and to honor this iconic symbol, a bunch of celebrities stepped up to help spread some important messages. Among them was none other than Betty White, who at 97 years young, took the time to share her wisdom in a short, animated clip. The video kicks off with Betty introducing herself as an honorary forest ranger, and she doesn’t waste any time getting to the heart of the matter.
“Honorary forest ranger Betty White here,” the animated video begins. “For 75 years, he’s only said, ‘Only you can prevent wildfires.’ But there’s a lot more to say… So keep the animals safe, especially the cute shirtless ones.” Now, if that doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will. Take a look at the PSA below!
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A Star-Studded Lineup for Smokey Bear
Betty wasn’t the only big name to lend her voice to this cause. Al Roker from Today and late-night host Stephen Colbert also joined the party. Michelle Hillman, Ad Council’s chief campaign development officer, explained that celebrities were invited to help raise awareness because Smokey Bear has largely relied on his signature phrase, “Only you can prevent wildfires.” For years, Oscar-nominated actor Sam Elliott provided the iconic voice for the bear, but this time around, it was all about bringing fresh faces—and voices—to the table.
Betty’s Love for Life and Career
At 97, Betty White continues to do what she loves, both in her career and in life. A close friend of Betty’s exclusively shared with Closer Weekly that she remains incredibly grateful for everything life has given her. “Betty is just very thankful for her life, for all the TV shows she’s been a part of, for the friends that she’s made, and that she can rightly feel she’s made a difference in the world through her charitable work,” the friend said. It’s clear that Betty has no regrets, and her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Who wouldn’t want to live life like Betty?
We’re thrilled to see Betty back in action, doing what she loves. Here’s to a woman who continues to inspire us all!
