The main characters in "The Golden Girls" were portrayed as being in their late 40s to late 80s during the show. Specifically:
- Blanche Devereaux was around 53 years old at the start of the series.
- Dorothy Zbornak and Rose Nylund were about 55 years old at the beginning.
- Sophia Petrillo was the oldest, starting at about 79 years old.
These ages progressed throughout the show's seven seasons, with Blanche, Dorothy, and Rose aging into their late 50s and early 60s, and Sophia into her mid-80s. These ages reflect the characters' intended ages in the storyline, which were somewhat distinct from the actors' actual ages at the time, as some actresses were older or younger than their characters.
