Shirley MacLaine was spotted enjoying a sunny Malibu outing over the weekend, making a rare public appearance just days before she celebrated her 92nd birthday.
The Bewitched star, 91, looked relaxed as she stepped out for lunch on Saturday, embracing a low-key, comfortable style for the occasion. Dressed in a cosy brown cardigan layered over a matching top and grey sweatpants, Shirley kept things simple yet effortlessly chic as she soaked up the California sunshine.
In candid moments captured outside the eatery, the Oscar-winning actress was seen leaning gently on an aide for support as she made her way through the outdoor seating area, highlighting a quieter, more reflective chapter in her remarkable life.
Despite her increasingly rare public appearances, Shirley appeared in good spirits, taking in the laid-back Malibu atmosphere where she continues to live when not spending time at her ranch in New Mexico.
The outing comes just ahead of her birthday on April 24 and marks one of the few times the beloved star has been photographed in recent months. She was last seen in January dining at celebrity hotspot Nobu, a favourite among A-listers.
© BACKGRIDOver a career spanning nearly seven decades, Shirley has built one of Hollywood’s most enduring legacies. From her breakout role in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 black comedy The Trouble With Harry to a string of iconic performances in films like The Apartment and The Children’s Hour, she has remained a constant presence on screen.
It was in 1983, however, that she secured her place in cinematic history, winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her unforgettable performance in Terms of Endearment, alongside Jack Nicholson and Debra Winger.
© Getty ImagesShirley, who is also the older sister of fellow Hollywood icon Warren Beatty, has long credited her longevity, both in life and in career, to the discipline instilled by her early years as a dancer.
“I started my dance training at age three and stopped at about 67. It taught me discipline, loving music, working with people and dealing with pain,” she previously shared with People.
© Getty Images for AFIThat same resilience has seen her continue working well into her nineties. In fact, she has maintained an impressive pace, averaging roughly a film or television role each year. Her recent work includes a guest appearance on Only Murders in the Building and a role in American Dreamers, proving her passion for performance remains undimmed.
While she has acknowledged that Hollywood has changed dramatically over the years, even admitting “the glamour’s gone out a bit”, her love for the craft has never wavered. Speaking last year, she revealed she planned to spend her milestone 90th birthday working on set rather than celebrating with a party.
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