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Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who is George Wendt's wife Bernadette Birkett and how long was she married to the Cheers TV star?
BERNADETTE Birkett is an actress, and wife of the late sitcom star George Wendt. As the world looks back on George's legacy following his death on May 20, 2025, here's everything we know about his wife's life, career, and relationship with her husband of almost 47 years. 4 Husband and wife Bernadette Birkett and George Wendt in 2024 Credit: Getty 4 Bernadette Birkett in one of her best-known roles as Rachael in 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire Credit: Columbia Pictures 4 George and Bernadette in 1993 Credit: Getty Who is Bernadette Birkett? Bernadette Birkett is a 78-year-old actress, born on July 8, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Not much is known about her earlier years, but according to her IMDB profile, she is the oldest of ten brothers and sisters. The most notable of her younger siblings is Illinois Appellate Court Justice Joseph Birkett, whose term runs from 2012 to 2032. What does Bernadette Birkett do for a living? Much like her husband George, who was best-known for his role as Norm in Cheers, Bernadette is a film and television actress who trained and specialized in comedy. Some of her career highlights have included co-starring as Jackie Schumaker on the self-aware sitcom parody It's Gary Shandling's Show, appearing alongside Demi Moore in the 1985 movie St. Elmo's Fire, and as Jack's mother in 2001's Heartbreakers, which starred Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Bernadette also guest starred on plenty of iconic television shows from the seventies and eighties: such as Family Ties, The Van Dyke Show, and The Twilight Zone, to name a few. And although she wasn't actually seen on-screen for this role, she did also provide the voice of Vera: the wife of her real-life husband's character in Cheers. Bernadette most recently appeared as a guest star on two episodes of Arrested Development's fifth and final season, which aired between 2018 and 2019, and is currently available to stream on Netflix. How long was Bernadette Birkett married to George Wendt? Bernadette and George first met while they were both training with Chicago's iconic improv troupe and theater, Second City, in 1974. Four years later, the couple tied the knot on Bernadette's 32nd birthday: July 8, 1978. The pair would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in 2025. Did Bernadette Birkett and George Wendt have children? 4 George Wendt, Bernadette Birkett, and their children attending a film premiere in 1993 Credit: Getty Bernadette and George shared three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel, who are all in their mid thirties to early forties. Their daughter Hilary has shared several sweet snaps to her Instagram page over the years, celebrating the couple's wedding anniversaries with throwback images. Bernadette also has two older children from a previous relationship: Joshua and Andrew.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who is George Wendt's wife Bernadette Birkett and how long was she married to the Cheers TV star?
BERNADETTE Birkett is an actress, and wife of the late sitcom star George Wendt. As the world looks back on George's legacy 4 Husband and wife Bernadette Birkett and George Wendt in 2024 Credit: Getty 4 Bernadette Birkett in one of her best-known roles as Rachael in 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire Credit: Columbia Pictures 4 George and Bernadette in 1993 Credit: Getty Who is Bernadette Birkett? Bernadette Birkett is a 78-year-old actress, born on July 8, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Not much is known about her earlier years, but according to her The most notable of her younger siblings is Illinois Appellate Court Justice Joseph Birkett, whose term runs from 2012 to 2032. What does Bernadette Birkett do for a living? Much like her husband George, who was best-known for his role as Norm in Cheers, Bernadette is a film and television actress who trained and specialized in comedy. Some of her career highlights have included co-starring as Jackie Schumaker on the self-aware sitcom parody It's Gary Shandling's Show, appearing alongside Demi Moore in the 1985 movie St. Elmo's Fire, and as Jack's mother in 2001's Heartbreakers, which starred Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Bernadette also guest starred on plenty of iconic television shows from the seventies and eighties: such as Family Ties, The Van Dyke Show, and The Twilight Zone, to name a few. And although she wasn't actually seen on-screen for this role, she did also provide the voice of Vera: the wife of her real-life husband's character in Cheers. Bernadette most recently appeared as a guest star on two episodes of Arrested Development's fifth and final season, which aired between 2018 and 2019, and is currently available to stream on Netflix. Most read in Celebrity How long was Bernadette Birkett married to George Wendt? Bernadette and George first met while they were both training with Chicago's iconic improv troupe and theater, Second City, in 1974. Four years later, the couple tied the knot on Bernadette's 32nd birthday: July 8, 1978. The pair would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in 2025. Did Bernadette Birkett and George Wendt have children? 4 George Wendt, Bernadette Birkett, and their children attending a film premiere in 1993 Credit: Getty Bernadette and George shared three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel, who are all in their mid thirties to early forties. Their daughter Hilary has shared several sweet snaps to her Bernadette also has two older children from a previous relationship: Joshua and Andrew.
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
Michael J. Fox to star in 'Shrinking' season 3
Michael J. Fox is making his return to TV. The beloved actor is joining the cast of Apple TV+'s " Shrinking" for the show's upcoming third season. His guest-starring role on the show marks one of his first acting gigs since announcing his retirement back in 2020 due to health-related issues. Michael J. Fox details past struggles with sobriety, Parkinson's and fame The "Family Ties" actor was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, when he was 29. He has been open and transparent with the public about his journey navigating his health issues. "Everyone's taking an abundance of caution with me and warned me to be careful," Fox said in a 2020 "Good Morning America" interview about his memoir, "No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality." "I have to think before I walk; I can't just get up and go because I don't have much control of my momentum and control of my direction." Apple TV+ announced Fox's return to the acting world in a joint Instagram post with the actor Thursday. "Big feelings incoming," the caption read. Fox joins current "Shrinking" stars Harrison Ford and Jason Segel and show co-creator and executive producer Bill Lawrence, with whom Fox worked on "Spin City" in the late '90s and early 2000s. The cast of "Shrinking" also includes Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley. Jeff Daniels was previously announced as a guest star for season 3. The first two seasons of "Shrinking" are currently available to stream on Apple TV+.
Boston Globe
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
See the setlist and highlights from Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Gillette concert
Lamar kicked off the show with 'wacced out murals,' and was later joined on stage by SZA, who greeted fans with a 'Hello, Boston!' Kendrick Lamar and SZA performing '30 For 30' tonight on the SOLD OUT — Grand National Tour Updates (@GNTourUpdates) Kendrick Lamar performing 'tv off' tonight on the SOLD OUT — Grand National Tour Updates (@GNTourUpdates) Kendrick Lamar transitioned Anita Baker's 'Angel' into 'tv off' at the Grand National Stadium Tour — Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) Lamar used the song No bots at the Kendrick & SZA tour in Boston — WONGO (@whereswongo) THEY NOT LIKE US the greatest diss track of all time 🔥🔥🔥 The GOAT Kendrick Lamar did that 🐐 The bots 😭😂 — MUSIC 🎼 🔥 (@1_FANTASTIC_1) Observation: I'm pretty sure this is first time the beat cut off on "what is it the braids" part of Euphoria Grand National Tour || Boston || Kendrick Lamar — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) On the single, 'euphoria,' another popular diss-track against Canadian rapper, Drake, the track cuts off at the iconic – and now memed - lyric, 'What is it? The braids?' Pusha T is at the Grand National Tour in Boston.🔥 — Kendrick Lamar Updates (@KendrickChart) Pusha T watching Kendrick Lamar perform Family Ties (freestyle) 🐐🐐 — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) "Family Ties" is a hit no matter the city 🔥 — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) Kendrick Lamar performing "m.A.A.d City" with some fine specimens 😍 — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) kendrick lamar performs HUMBLE. grand national tour, foxborough, massachusetts. — ً (@kdotsmedia) NOT LIKE US — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) Lamar performed some of his biggest hits including, 'HUMBLE,' which has more than 2 billion streams on Spotify, 'm.A.A.d city,' and 'family ties,' and the crowd-pleasing 'Not Like Us' alongside dancers. Advertisement Here are some more highlights from the night: 30 for 30 Kendrick Lamar and SZA — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) PEEKABOO ALL THE STARS Gillette Stadium Source: credit to the owner — Mimur (@Mimur0210) A conexão da SZA com Kendrick ❤️ — Kendrick Lamar Brasil (@portalkendrick) "King Kunta" into "Element" Grand National Tour || Boston — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) Leon Kida Burns (KIDATHEGREAT) "Hey Now" solo performance 🕺🏾 — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) Leon Kida Burns, known as The GNX covered in red from Kendrick Lamar and SZA 'Luther' music video is back at Gillette Stadium — kendrick Lyrics (@WordFromKdot) 'Kendrick! Kendrick!' — Kendrick Lamar Updates (@KendrickChart) kendrick lamar performs peekaboo, grand national tour, foxborough, massachusetts — ً (@kdotsmedia) Kendrick Lamar talking to Boston Crowd and performing Money Trees — Hiiipower - TDE News (@hiiipowers) Fans singing to B*tch Don't K*ll My Vibe. — Kendrick Lamar Updates (@KendrickChart) The SOLD OUT crowd at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts tonight as Kendrick Lamar performs 'Alright' on the — Grand National Tour Updates (@GNTourUpdates) Kendrick Lamar talking to Boston Crowd and performing Money Trees — Hiiipower - TDE News (@hiiipowers) SZA Embracing Fans At Her Not Beauty Pop Up Experience At The Gillette Stadium In Foxboro Massachusetts Ahead Of The GNX Tour — Kendrick Lamar And SZA Grand National Tour (@kdotszagnxera) love u forever solana — soaresss (@lmeiipy) Here's the setlist from Monday night, according to Marianna Orozco can be reached at
Express Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kendrick Lamar makes surprise appearance at SZA's Not Beauty pop-up event
SZA recently hosted a pop-up event for her brand, Not Beauty, at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event took place on Thursday and Friday, coinciding with her "Grand National" tour stop in her hometown. Ahead of the event, SZA shared her excitement on Instagram, urging fans in the area to visit the pop-up for the launch of her first product, a lip gloss trio. The pop-up event attracted a large crowd eager to get their hands on SZA's debut beauty product. However, the biggest surprise came when Kendrick Lamar, SZA's collaborator on the track 'Luther,' made a surprise appearance. SZA's Not Beauty products were made available exclusively to attendees of the "Grand National" tour, creating an added incentive for concert-goers. The special moment occurred just before SZA and Kendrick's performance at MetLife Stadium later that evening. In addition to Kendrick Lamar's appearance at the pop-up, fans at the concert were treated to another surprise when Baby Keem joined Kendrick on stage for a performance of "Family Ties." The collaboration, which debuted with a new verse at their Minneapolis show, thrilled the crowd. Kendrick's set also included hits like "King Kunta" and "ELEMENT," while SZA performed fan favorites like "Kill Bill" and "Diamond Boy (DTM)." The duo also performed their popular collaborations, including "All The Stars." Following their May 8 performance, Charlamagne Tha God praised the show on The Breakfast Club, emphasizing that Kendrick's cultural influence is unmatched.
