At 89, Shirley MacLaine shows no signs of slowing down. The Oscar-winning actress still enjoys martinis in Hollywood and recently appeared in Only Murders in the Building. With a career spanning over seven decades and more than 50 films—including The Apartment, Steel Magnolias, and The Trouble With Harry—she remains a true Hollywood icon.
Despite playing fiery characters like Ouiser Boudreaux, MacLaine is calm and philosophical in real life, saying, “Anger is a choice.” She now spends most of her time on her New Mexico ranch with her dogs, finding strength in nature over Hollywood glamour.
Shirley has always embraced unconventional views on life, love, and relationships. Married for nearly 30 years to Steve Parker, she also had other romances, including rumored affairs with political leaders like Pierre Trudeau. Her daughter, Sachi Parker, claimed Steve wasn’t her biological father—an allegation Shirley firmly denied.
Still passionate about acting and travel, MacLaine says she never quit showbiz because she loved exploring new places. As she puts it: “Creativity keeps me going.”