Candice Bergen Then & Now: Photos Of The Model & ‘Murphy Brown’ Star Through The Years

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Christina Casiano

May 9, 2023 11:11AM EDT

From modeling to TV to movies, Candice Bergen has had quite the career. Celebrate her birthday with a look at her life in photos here.

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Candice Bergen: Through The Years

Candice Bergen: Through The Years — Candice Bergen, born May 9, 1946, is an American actress and model with five Primetime Emmy Awards to her name. The beauty began modeling, appearing on the cover of Vogue and in ads for Chanel before moving onto acting in 1966 with her big-screen debut in ‘The Group’. Movies like ‘The Sand Pebbles’ (1966), ‘Soldier Blue’ (1970), ‘Carnal Knowledge’ (1971), and ‘The Wind and the Lion (1975)’ followed. Her star would rise again with her TV show ‘Murphy Brown’, which ran from 1988 to 1998.

From 2002 to 2004, she appeared in three episodes of the HBO series ‘Sex and the City’. Her other film roles include ‘Miss Congeniality’ (2000), ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ (2002), ‘The Women’ (2008), ‘Bride Wars’ (2009), ‘Book Club’ (2018) and ‘Let Them All Talk’ (2020).

Candice has had an amazing career. Here, she’s seen during her early days as a model in 1967. Her mod makeup and striped dress really revealed the era! To see more of the talented actress through the years, click through our gallery.

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Candice Bergen In 1970

Candice Bergen In 1970 — Candice Bergen is pure California cool in a shot from around 1970. The actress was born. into showbiz, as the daughter of a model and a ventriolquist/actor.

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‘T.R. Baskin’

‘T.R. Baskin’ — Candice Bergen appears in a scene from 1971’s ‘T.R. Baskin’. The movie was about an enthusiastic young woman who runs away to Chicago to start a new life. She is soon confronted with the emotional coldness of the big city, and has to search for her place in the scheme of things.

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Candice Bergen In 1980

Candice Bergen In 1980 — Candice Bergen oozes attitude in this modeling shot from 1980. Her hair was fluffy and teased in a very retro style.

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Candice Bergen Wins An Emmy In 1989

Candice Bergen Wins An Emmy In 1989 — Candice Bergen holds her shoes in one hand and her Emmy statuette in the other backstage at the 41st annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 1989. The star won for best actress in a comedy series for ‘Murphy Brown’.

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Candice Bergen At The 1998 Emmys

Candice Bergen At The 1998 Emmys — Candice Bergen strikes a pose in the Award Room at the 1998 Emmys. She wore a strapless black gown to the Sep. 12 event.

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Candice Bergen & Daughter Chloe In 2002

Candice Bergen & Daughter Chloe In 2002 — Candice Bergen and daughter Chloe attend the premiere of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ on Sep. 23, 2002. They looked so cute during their mother-daughter outing. Chloe’s father is late French film director Louis Malle.

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Candice Bergen At The Premiere Of ‘The In Laws’

Candice Bergen At The Premiere Of ‘The In Laws’ — Candice Bergen looks great in a green coat during the premiere of ‘The In Laws’ at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on May 10, 2003. She teamed the look with a gold bag that featured chunky lime-hued stones on the outside.

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Candice Bergen At The 1994 Emmys

Candice Bergen At The 1994 Emmys — Candice Bergen waves while on the red carpet at the 1994 Emmys. She would go on to win later that evening.

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Candice Bergen & Marshall Rose At The 2006 Golden Globes

Candice Bergen & Marshall Rose At The 2006 Golden Globes — Candice Bergen and husband Marshall Rose arrive in style for the 2006 Golden Globes on Jan. 16 of that year. Candice married second husband Marshall, a real estate magnate, in 2000 after the death of first husband Louis Malle in 1995.

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Candice Bergen At The 2008 Emmys

Candice Bergen At The 2008 Emmys — Candice Bergen presents the award for lead actor in a comedy series to Alec Baldwin for ’30 Rock’ at the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 21, 2008. She rocked a sparkly stone-hued jacket and smart pants.

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Candice Bergen & Marshall Rose At The 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Candice Bergen & Marshall Rose At The 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Candice Bergen and Marshall Rose attend the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Mar. 2. She looked radiant in a shiny fuchsia coat.

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Candice Bergen In 2017

Candice Bergen In 2017 — What a treat! Candice Bergen looks stylish in Dries Van Noten during a screening of ‘Home Again’ hosted by The Cinema Society with Elizabeth Arden & Lindt Chocolate on Sep. 6, 2017.

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Candice Bergen At The LA Premiere Of ‘Book Club’

Candice Bergen At The LA Premiere Of ‘Book Club’ — Candice Bergen dons a sparkling Snow White sweater as she arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Book Club’ on May 6, 2018. She was ready to shine.

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Candice Bergen At The 2019 Golden Globes

Candice Bergen At The 2019 Golden Globes — Candice Bergen is so chic in a sparkling black tuxedo during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 6, 2019. She added layers of long pearls to the look for extra glamour.

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Candice Bergen at Opening Night Of ‘Macbeth’ In 2022

Candice Bergen at Opening Night Of ‘Macbeth’ In 2022 — Candice Bergen looks sharp in a tan, palm frond-patterned jacket and khaki pants during the opening night of ‘Macbeth’ on Broadway on Apr. 28, 2022. The event took place at New York’s Longacre Theatre.

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