Candice Bergen

Date of Birth: May 9, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Candice Patricia Bergen is an acclaimed American actress and former fashion model, best known for her role as the title character on the television sitcom “Murphy Brown,” for which she won five Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Born into a show business family, Bergen was the daughter of Edgar Bergen, a famous ventriloquist, and Frances Bergen, a model and actress. She began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting in the 1960s. Bergen’s film debut was in “The Group” (1966), and she went on to appear in numerous movies, including “Carnal Knowledge” (1971), “Gandhi” (1982), and “Miss Congeniality” (2000). In addition to her film and television work, Bergen is also an accomplished photographer and writer, having published two memoirs. She has been a prominent advocate for women’s rights and has continued to work in both film and television into her later years.

5 Interesting Facts about Candice Bergen

1. Candice Bergen was the first woman to host “Saturday Night Live” in 1975.

2. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Starting Over” (1979).

3. Bergen is fluent in French and lived in France during her teenage years.

4. She was married to French film director Louis Malle from 1980 until his death in 1995.

5. In addition to her acting career, Bergen is a skilled photographer and has had her work published in various magazines.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Candice Bergen

1. “People see you as an object, not as a person, and they project a set of expectations onto you. People who don’t have it think beauty is a blessing, but actually it sets you apart.”

2. “I have never appreciated a quiet moment with a friend as much as I have since my first child was born.”

3. “I didn’t have a real childhood or a real adolescence.”

4. “Though beauty is, and should be, short-lived, it should be a means of self-discovery, not self-worth.”

5. “Hollywood is like life; you face it with the sum total of your equipment.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Candice Bergen’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $50 million.

Children

Candice Bergen has one child, a daughter named Chloe Malle, born in 1985 from her marriage to Louis Malle. Chloe Malle is a successful writer and editor.