Carol Burnett says her movie star idol Jimmy Stewart was 'one of the nicest people'

Carol Burnett told co-star Laura Dern that Jimmy Stewart was 'one of the nicest people' she ever met. Burnett, now 92, made the remarks while discussing her work on Apple TV’s Palm Royale, whose second season recently wrapped.

Carol Burnett, 92, told her Palm Royale co-star Laura Dern that her longtime movie star idol Jimmy Stewart was "one of the nicest people" she ever met. Stewart died in 1997 at age 89 and is remembered for a long Hollywood career and for serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Burnett remains active as an actor, appearing as Norma Dellacorte on Apple TV’s Palm Royale, which recently completed its second season. The future of the series beyond season two has not been decided. Key points: - Burnett described Jimmy Stewart as humble and "one of the nicest people" she ever met, in remarks reported during a conversation for Interview Magazine. - Jimmy Stewart rose to fame after a 1932 Broadway debut, served as an officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II, won the Oscar for Best Actor for The Philadelphia Story (1940), and received multiple other nominations. - Carol Burnett broke out on Broadway in 1959’s Once Upon a Mattress and created The Carol Burnett Show, which ran from 1967 to 1978; Stewart guest-starred on her show in its earlier days. - Palm Royale finished its second season this week; the series has earned more than 10 Emmy nominations and Kristen Wiig received a 2026 acting nomination. - Burnett said her return for a possible third season would depend on scheduling and other projects, and Apple has not yet greenlit a Season 3. Summary: Burnett's comments highlight a personal admiration for Jimmy Stewart and recall his reputation for humility alongside his career achievements. Undetermined at this time.