The 91-year-old actress has been recognised for her 74 years in the showbiz with the category, which was previously non-gender specific, reported Deadline.
British actor Bruce Forsyth holds the male title also with his 74 years in the industry.
White began her career in radio in 1939, and she has won Emmys, SAG Awards and Grammys while appearing decade after decade in TV series such as 'Life With Elizabeth', 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', 'The Golden Girls', and 'The Bold And The Beautiful'.