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How old is Ugly Betty supposed to be on the show?


Never watched the show but saw commercials for years. Saw a birthday yesterday that she is 27 years old but for some reason she looks like a 14-15 year old from what I remember her nerdy charcter was playing. Is this possible?

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She started working at Mode when she graduated college when she was 22 & when the show ended 4 years later she's suppose to be 25.She looks young on the show b/c of all the dorky/crazy outfits she has to wear.

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So even the first episode of the show she was supposed to be portrayed as a post college graduate? Dressed like that I always assumed she was supposed to be a Jr. High student at best.

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Betty has always looked silly.One of the things I hated about UB is that the wardrobe department made Betty dress like an insane clown.And yes when season 1 started she was about 22 years old!

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You do understand I was referring to her character's age not her age in real life, correct? I know she is in her late 20's in real life now.

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Yes,I do understand your question.When America Ferrera is playing Betty-she looks younger b/c of the ridiculous clothes they make her wear.Betty looks childish b/c she doesn't dress her age.They made her look like a kid instead of a professional grown woman.I remember in season 3 she was wearing that big,puffy hot pink coat and she looked 13.Also,with all the mismatched clothing/patterns you would think that a little kid dressed herself.

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It's stated many times in season one that she is 22 then 23.


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