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 Mid That 'buy now, pay later' loan may soon hit your credit score. Cops: Arizona 5th graders drew up plot to 'end' a classmate. The Bezos-Sanchez wedding: guest list, cost, the dress, and more. Report an error