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Others think it was jealousy because White was the first in the cast to win a Best Actress Emmy, in 1986. Williams recalls telling Arthur: “Bea, just get over it for crying out loud.” ...

For starters, all four stars of "The Golden Girls" won an Emmy, and that's with Arthur, McClanahan and White all competing in the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category.

Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty in 1992. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images White revealed her side of the story in 2011, saying in an interview, “Bea had a reserve.

For starters, all four stars of "The Golden Girls" won an Emmy, and that's with Arthur, McClanahan and White all competing in the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category.