At 89, Shirley MacLaine is still thriving, with no sign of slowing down. The Academy Award-winning actress continues to make her mark, often seen sipping martinis while dining in Hollywood. Throughout her seven-decade career, MacLaine has witnessed it all, making her life stories as remarkable as her iconic roles.
Shirley’s career spans numerous beloved films, including The Apartment, The Trouble with Harry, Two Mules for Sister Sara, and Guarding Tess. Her role in Steel Magnolias in 1989 is legendary, even though she wasn’t the fiery character of Ouiser Boudreaux.
Despite being in her late 80s, she continues to act, appearing in Only Murders in the Building among other recent projects. Her enduring success can be attributed to her love for creativity, even beyond Hollywood.
Born in 1934, Shirley’s career began in Broadway, quickly captivating audiences. Her breakout role came in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble with Harry, where she was the opposite of the typical “mysterious” leading lady.
A true Hollywood legend, MacLaine has acted in over 50 films and shows no signs of stopping. She often prefers a quiet life in nature, at her ranch in New Mexico, finding peace in the natural world, a sharp contrast to the Hollywood lifestyle.
Though her romantic relationships have sparked speculation, including claims from her daughter Sachi Parker regarding her biological father, Shirley has always been upfront about her unconventional views. She famously claimed to have had affairs with prominent political figures, including Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
MacLaine’s career continues to thrive even at 89, and she has hinted at even more creative projects ahead, proving that her magnetic presence remains as strong as ever.