- Faith: Christian
- Career: Actress
- Birthday: April 26, 1933
Carol Burnett is an actress, writer, comedian, and singer. Her comedy variety show, “The Carol Burnett Show,” was the first of its kind to have a woman as a host. She’s appeared in numerous movies, films and stage plays, winning accolades like six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy, a Tony and seven Golden Globe Awards. In 2005, Burnett won the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.
Is Carol Burnett religious?
Carol Burnett was raised by her grandmother, who was a Christian Scientist. However, Burnett identifies as a Christian. In an interview, Burnett described how an anonymous benefactor gave her the money she needed to start her career. Of the benefactor, Burnett said, “But somehow I was convinced that the man was sincere, and I believed, furthermore, that the good Lord was giving me, Carol Burnett, a strong and unmistakable push.” She also shared that her favorite Bible verse was Matthew 6:2-4.
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