Entertainment | viral video Betty White to Marine: Sorry Sgt., No Ball Date for You White loves 'a man in uniform,' but has filming obligations By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jul 19, 2011 9:06 AM CDT Copied Actress Betty White visits 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' at Rockefeller Center on June 14, 2011 in New York City. (Getty Images) Aww, poor Sgt. Ray Lewis won't be attending his Marine Corps ball with a Golden Girl: Lewis, inspired by other Marines who invited certain A-listers to their upcoming galas, extended an invitation to "all-around perfect" Betty White. But while she is "deeply flattered"—and loves "a man in uniform"-—the 89-year-old actress says in a statement to Access Hollywood that she can't attend due to filming obligations. For happier endings, click for more on Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, who will be attending Marine balls. Read These Next 3 police officers were killed and 2 injured in southern Pennsylvania. Obama warns US is facing an unprecedented 'political crisis.' Trump plans to designate Antifa a terrorist organization. 'Our people have not historically hung ourselves from trees.' Report an error