As she geared up to mark her 91st birthday, Carol Burnett shared a delightful chat with Jimmy Kimmel, relishing the cherished moments they spent together.
“I’ve been such a massive fan of yours ever since I was a kid,” Cooper said in the sincere clip. “Watched your show religiously, and it’s a thrill to leave you this message. I hope to meet you one day and maybe even work together. I hope you have a great day.”
During the conversation, Kimmel surprised Burnett with a heartfelt message from Bradley Cooper, whom she had recently joked about on her to-do list. Cooper’s warm wishes in the video brought a smile to Burnett’s face as he wished her a joyous birthday.
Although Cooper’s message omitted any reference to the playful banter that prompted Kimmel’s gesture, Burnett’s earlier jest about Cooper during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” in March had stirred some laughter. In that episode, while discussing her aspirations for her 90s, Burnett humorously mentioned she was considering Bradley Cooper.
This wasn’t the first time Burnett had light-heartedly teased about a Hollywood heartthrob. Last year, she playfully mentioned George Clooney when asked about her goals for her 90s.
Despite the jests, Burnett’s commitment to her husband, Brian Miller, whom she married in 2001, remains unwavering. When prompted by Kelly Ripa to reach out to Cooper, Burnett humorously acknowledged their hypothetical compatibility but affirmed her devotion to her husband.
Visibly touched by Cooper’s message, Burnett expressed her gratitude to Kimmel for the unexpected and amusing birthday surprise, jokingly noting it was “a step in that direction” towards her previous playful remarks.
As she rings in her 91st birthday, the iconic star of “The Carol Burnett Show” plans to keep the celebrations low-key, opting to spend time with close friends. Last year, her milestone 90th birthday was commemorated with a star-studded NBC special, “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love,” which received acclaim and even won an Emmy award for best pre-recorded variety special.
