At 76, Candice Bergen is a true Hollywood legend. With a career spanning decades, she has established herself as a talented actress, model, and writer. But what’s truly inspiring about Bergen is her confidence and joy in her own skin.
Bergen’s career has been marked by numerous highlights, including her iconic role as Murphy Brown, which earned her five Emmy wins. She has also been nominated for a total of seven Emmys for her work on the show. But Bergen’s success wasn’t without its challenges. She has spoken candidly about how she was initially overlooked for the role of Murphy Brown, with the part being offered to a younger actress, Heather Locklear.
However, Bergen’s audition caught the attention of writer and producer Diane English, who insisted that she was the perfect fit for the role. And the rest, as they say, is history. Bergen’s portrayal of Murphy Brown became a cultural phenomenon, and she won numerous awards for her performance.
But Bergen’s confidence and self-acceptance extend far beyond her professional life. In her memoir, “A Fine Romance,” she writes candidly about her relationship with food and her body. Bergen reveals that she has gained around 30 pounds over the past 15 years, but she doesn’t let that define her. Instead, she embracing her love of food and her curves.
“I am fat,” she writes. “I live to eat. None of this ‘eats to live’ stuff for me.” Bergen’s attitude towards food and her body is refreshing, especially in an industry where women are often pressured to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.
Bergen’s decision to prioritize her own happiness and well-being is inspiring, and she is unapologetic about her choices. She writes about enjoying decadent meals with her husband and ignoring the judgmental looks from others. Bergen is a true champion of self-acceptance, and her confidence is contagious.
As she navigates the second stage of her life as a mother and grandmother, Bergen is still going strong. She has been married twice, first to French director Louis Malle and then to Marshall Rose, and has a daughter, Chloe, from her first marriage. Bergen is now a proud grandmother to two toddlers, and she shares sweet moments from her life on social media.
Candice Bergen is a true Hollywood legend, and her confidence, joy, and self-acceptance are an inspiration to us all. We wish her all the love and happiness in the world!
