Candice Bergen was born on May 9, 1946, in Beverly Hills, California, to renowned ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and model Frances Westerman.
Growing up in a showbiz family, Candice was exposed to the entertainment industry from a young age. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed an interest in photography and journalism.
Acting Career
Candice Bergen’s acting career began in the 1960s. Her breakout role came in 1966 when she starred in “The Group.”
Throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, she appeared in a variety of films, including “The Sand Pebbles” (1966), “Carnal Knowledge” (1971), and “Starting Over” (1979), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Television Success
In 1988, Bergen’s career reached new heights when she starred as the title character in the television series “Murphy Brown.” Her portrayal of the sharp-tongued, independent journalist earned her five Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
The show became a cultural phenomenon, known for addressing contemporary issues with humor and intelligence.
Personal Life
Candice Bergen married French film director Louis Malle in 1980, and they had one daughter, Chloe Malle. After Malle’s death in 1995, Bergen married New York real estate magnate Marshall Rose in 2000.
Aside from her acting career, Bergen is also known for her work as a writer, having penned several memoirs including “Knock Wood” (1984) and “A Fine Romance” (2015).
Legacy and Recent Atitude: ‘I am Fat’ and ‘I Live to Eat’
Candice Bergen’s career spans over five decades, during which she has established herself as a versatile and talented actress in both film and television.
Her role in “Murphy Brown” remains iconic, influencing portrayals of women in media. Bergen’s contributions to the entertainment industry have solidified her status as a Hollywood legend.
Recently she was asked about the weight gain and how she feels about it, to which she replied:
“At a recent dinner party I shared bread and olive oil, followed by chocolate ice cream with my husband,” Bergen began. “A woman near me looked at me, appalled, and I thought, ‘I don’t care’… [Thin women] maintain their weight by routinely vomiting after major meals consisting of a slice of steak or a filet of fish. I am incapable of this. I live to eat”
