Candice Bergen Reflects on Turning 80
“I’m just in total denial. I don’t even want to talk about it. Being 80 is just unfathomable to me,” said Candice Bergen as she approaches her milestone birthday on May 9, 2024.
As one of television’s most iconic figures, Bergen has had a remarkable career spanning nearly 70 film and television credits. She has won five Emmy Awards, solidifying her status as a television legend.
Bergen’s career has not only been defined by her professional achievements but also by her personal life. She has been married twice, first to filmmaker Louis Malle, who passed away in 1995, and later to Marshall Rose, who died in 2025 from Parkinson’s disease.
Her daughter, Chloe Malle, now 40, has taken on a prominent role in the fashion industry as the head of editorial content at Vogue. Bergen expressed pride in Chloe’s parenting, stating, “I think she’s wonderful with her kids, and she’s very lucky because she chose a great husband [Graham Albert], who is a fantastic father.”
In addition to her family, Bergen has two grandchildren who affectionately call her ‘Toto.’ She maintains an active lifestyle, working out with a trainer five days a week, which she credits for her vitality.
Currently, Bergen guest-stars as Constance Bishop in the Apple TV series “Shrinking,” where her character is described as a doting mother and a sassy mother-in-law. Her performance has garnered praise from co-stars, with Christa Miller noting, “The writers would come on set to see us working together because it was so hysterical.”
As Bergen prepares to celebrate her 80th birthday, her impact on the entertainment industry remains undeniable. Ted McGinley remarked, “I consider Candice to be a TV legend. I mean, she is legendary. She has been for years a massive force in television, and she is so iconic.”
With a career that has influenced countless others and a family that she cherishes, Bergen’s journey continues to inspire those around her.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any upcoming projects or celebrations planned for her birthday.
