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SAGAFTRA.org | Special Issue 2017 | SAG-AFTRA 64 out to support philanthropic organizations, particularly those focused on animal welfare, civil rights, health care, overcoming homelessness and supporting the LGBT community in all aspects of life. Now married to Wagner, Tomlin has been proudly "out" for decades. Together, the couple founded the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center as well as the Goosebump Garden at the internationally known LGBT Fenway Health Center in Boston. Tomlin has also given countless fundraising performances for organizations across the country, including The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, Rosie's Place in Boston, Project Home in Philadelphia and many other community action groups. With her breadth of professional accomplishments, the multitalented Tomlin is truly an icon who has left her mark on popular culture. And coupled with her extensive philanthropic endeavors, she's the quintessential Life Achievement Award honoree. 11 10 12 10. Tomlin was a cast member of Murphy Brown, starring Candice Bergen, from 1996–1998. 11. Tomlin and Sean Murray in a 2011 episode of NCIS. 12. She was among five honorees at the 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2014. From left, Jane Wagner, Rita Wilson, honorees Tomlin and Tom Hanks, first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama. 13. The Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie, with Jane Fonda, debuted in 2015. 13 K AREN BALL ARD/NETFLIX JOHN PAUL FILO/CBS SONJA FLEMMING/CBS CBS