The Register: A Golden Girl, a Bald Army and a Championship Team

News ArticlePublishedJul 22, 2026 at 08:00 AM EDTPhoto illustration by Newsweek/GettyMemorabilia: Picture It Have you ever wanted to own a piece of Golden Girls history? Now you can. Julien’s Auctions is offering one of the show’s most iconic props: Sophia’s purse. Estelle Getty originally bought the purse for her audition, and it appeared in nearly every episode of the NBC sitcom, becoming central to the character and the show’s legacy. First auctioned in 2009 with Getty’s estate for $9,150, the purse is up for bid at Julien’s until August 12. Celebrity: The Buck Stops Here In 2002, Rosie O’Donnell was offered $100 million to extend her popular talk show but turned it down. Why, you ask? “I was like, ‘Because I already have that money,’” she told Page Six exclusively. “And if I think I ne