Is Rue McClanahan A-List?
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No — Rue McClanahan is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1985
Golden Girls Breakthrough
Lost A-list status in 2010
Dropped to B tier — Death at 76
Ranking Timeline
1957D$0.01M
Off-Broadway Debut
Begins acting career on stage.
1972C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Maude: Vivian Harmon
Gaining TV recognition.
1983B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Mama's Family Role
Another successful TV show.
1985A▲$1.5M+$1.2M
Golden Girls Breakthrough
Blanche Devereaux role becomes iconic.
1992A$3M+$1.5M
Golden Palace Spin-off
Continued success after Golden Girls.
2010B▼$5M+$2M
Death at 76
Rue McClanahan passes away.
2026B$5M
Remembered as Blanche
McClanahan is fondly remembered for her role as Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls.
Last updated: February 21, 2026