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 Bergen prepares to celebrate this significant occasion, she looks back on a career that has spanned nearly seven decades, amassing nearly 70 film and television credits. Her contributions to the entertainment industry have earned her five Emmy Awards, solidifying her status as a television icon.
Bergen’s personal life has also been notable. She was 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. She has a daughter, Chloe Malle, who is 40 years old and currently serves as the head of editorial content at Vogue.
Reflecting on her family, Bergen expressed pride in her daughter’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.” Bergen also enjoys the role of grandmother to two grandchildren, who affectionately call her ‘Toto.’
In recent years, Bergen has taken on a new role in the Apple TV series ‘Shrinking,’ where she guest-stars as Constance Bishop, 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 continues to work out with a trainer five days a week, she remains active and engaged in her career, showcasing her enduring vitality and commitment to her craft. Her co-star 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 her 80th birthday approaching, Bergen’s legacy in television and film remains strong, and her reflections on life and family continue to resonate with fans and colleagues alike.
