Betty White "Loves a Man in Uniform" But Declines Marine Corps Ball Invitation

By:OK! Staff

July 19 2011, Published 4:55 a.m. ET

Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake accepted their invitations to attend the Marine Corps Ball, but unfortunately Betty White has had to decline her invite due to scheduling conflicts.

OK! NEWS: WATCH SGT. RAY LEWIS ASK BETTY WHITE TO MARINE BALL — "I THINK WE CAN LAUGH TOGETHER"

Sgt. Ray Lewis, who has served in Afghanistan and Iraq, made a YouTube video invite asking Betty to be his date to the Marine Corps Ball.

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“She’s funny, she’s sweet, she’s mature. She’s the all-around perfect woman,” Ray said of the 89-year-old actress. “I really think we’d have a good time. I’m fun, you know. … I think I can make her laugh. I think she can make me laugh. I think we can laugh together. So, call me!”

Sadly, Betty won't be able to be Ray's date to the ball.

“I am deeply flattered and truly appreciate the invitation, as everyone knows I love a man in uniform… but unfortunately I cannot accept, as I will be taping an episode of ‘Hot In Cleveland,' ” Betty said in a statement to Access Hollywood.