At 89, Shirley MacLaine shows no signs of slowing down. The Academy Award-winning actress continues to embrace life fully, often spotted enjoying martinis and socializing in Hollywood. With a career spanning seven decades, she has starred in countless classics, including The Apartment, Steel Magnolias, and The Trouble with Harry, captivating audiences worldwide.

Despite her spirited character as Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, MacLaine is far more easygoing in real life. In 2019, she explained, “Not much bothers me. Attitudes are a choice — peace, sarcasm, anger. They’re all choices.” Now, MacLaine finds happiness on her New Mexico ranch, surrounded by nature and her beloved rat terriers, while still enjoying her Malibu home.

MacLaine’s passion for acting endures; she recently appeared in Only Murders in the Building and still reflects on her adventurous life. She says her travels sometimes hold more significance than her showbiz career.

Shirley’s personal life has been intriguing as well. Married to producer Steve Parker for nearly 30 years, MacLaine embraced unconventional relationships. However, her relationship with daughter Sachi Parker has been strained after Sachi alleged her biological father was an astronaut, which Shirley denies. Despite the challenges, MacLaine’s vitality and love for life and nature continue to define her remarkable journey.