Lily Tomlingot her first big break onscreen in the ’60s, detailsThe Guardian.

Jane’s a great friend and has been for years.

I know audiences like our friendship immensely."

Lily Tomlin smiling

“I decided that I just wasn’t going to play their game,” Tomlin explained.

“I wanted to be acknowledged for my performance.”

She later quipped," I can see in retrospect, that was hardly worth it."

Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner

Throughout her career, Tomlin has been an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.

I never dreamed in the ’60s and ’70s that all this would ever happen so quickly.

The community has just always been there for each other.

I just love it."

This extends to her advocacy for domestic workers' rights.

I stand with domestic workers in their fight to win health and safety protections."

It’d seem that she’s a formidable force on and off-screen.