The Life of Comedienne and Actress Carol Burnett

In 2013, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor during a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The award honors performers whose work has had a lasting impact on American comedy and entertainment.

The event included tributes from comedians, actors, and entertainers influenced by her career. Speakers reflected on the influence of The Carol Burnett Show and her decades of work in television, recognizing the role she played in shaping modern comedy.