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HOLLYWOOD,
Calif. -- Betty
White, seven time Emmy Award, Grammy Award, and SAG Award winner,
actor, comedian, and animal activist, was presented with the "Who-Manitarian
of the Year Award, at the festive "Grinchmas" holiday
celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood. The award would be
presented by Max, a local rescue dog, is the Grinch's lovable
canine sidekick.
White
has always had a love for animals, which she earned the title
of "Ambassador to the Animals" honored by the City of
Los Angeles. She was also named Chairman of the Greater Los Angeles
Zoo Association, which she served on the board since 1974, and
a Zoo Commissioner for eight years.
"Grinchmas"
begins this weekend and continues daily December 15th-31st, which
is included in the price of admission.
The family-friendly
celebration will be celebrated with Grinch, his loving dog Max,
there will be tons of snow, with celebrity readings of the Dr.
Seuss classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and there
will be a 60-foot "Grinchmas" tree.
More than
30 celebrity readers are confirmed to participate in this year's
program, including Nia Vardalos ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding")
and Allison Sweeney ("The Biggest Loser") on December
8; Jillian Michaels ("The Biggest Loser") on December
9; Blair Underwood and star of "Community," Yvette Nicole
Brown on December 15; Tia Mowry-Hardict on December 20; Diego
Boneta ("Rock of Ages") on December 22; Chris Gorham
("Covert Affairs") on December 25; Camryn Manheim ("The
Ghost Whisperer") on December 27; and Dot Marie Jones ("Glee")
on December 31, among others.
This is
a wonderful festive celebration your family wouldn't want to miss.
For
more information, including updates on the "Grinchmas"
celebrity readings, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com.
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