Break out the vodka and hot dogs: Comedian Betty White celebrates 96th birthday

Happy birthday, Betty White.

The longtime comedian and actress, who turned 96 on Wednesday, attributes her advanced age to “vodka and hot dogs, ‘probably in that order,’ ” she told Parade magazine.

White has won six Emmy Awards and is most noted for her work in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Golden Girls.”

Several celebrities and fans have sent their best wishes to White, who was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Ill., including Ryan Reynolds, who starred with her in the 2009 movie “The Proposal.”

Here are more happy birthday wishes on social media, including some from people who thought the elderly actress was trending for a different reason:

This story was originally published January 17, 2018 at 6:27 PM with the headline "Break out the vodka and hot dogs: Comedian Betty White celebrates 96th birthday."