Shirley MacLaine Makes Rare Appearance in LA — What Has She Been Up to Recently?
What To Know
- Shirley MacLaine, now 91, made a rare public appearance in Malibu.
- Her most recent film role was in 2022’s American Dreamer, and she has been honored with several lifetime achievement awards.
- Despite her reduced public presence, MacLaine remains open about aging and her legacy.
Oscar winner and Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine was spotted out and about in her Malibu neighborhood, a rare appearance for the actress who at 91 has largely stepped away from the public eye for the better part of a decade. Her low-key outing was a quiet reminder of the enduring star power of one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enigmatic performers.
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MacLaine’s most recent endeavors
The celebrated actress was last seen in the 2022 film American Dreamer, a black comedy based on a segment from the radio show This American Life. In the film, MacLaine played Astrid opposite Peter Dinklage, delivering a warm and quietly scene-stealing performance that reminded audiences of her effortless charm and sharp comedic timing.
She was also seen in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, where she played the key role of Rose Cooper, a.k.a. Leonora Folger, in Season 2 of the series. MacLaine’s role in the show marked her return to a television series after nearly a decade.
MacLaine and her lasting legacy
MacLaine’s legacy spans seven decades, but she is best remembered for a handful of defining contributions that cemented her as a Hollywood icon, including her Oscar-winning role in Terms of Endearment, her work with director Billy Wilder on films like The Apartment and Irma la Douce, and her later ensemble work with Steel Magnolias and Downton Abbey. She’s also the older sister of Warren Beatty.
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Before her Malibu outing to the upscale eatery Lucky’s Steakhouse, the actress was seldom seen in public, keeping an increasingly private profile in recent years. She also recently placed her sprawling 7,500-acre ranch near Abiquiú, New Mexico, on the market with an asking price of $17.4 million, a move that further signaled her gradual retreat from the pace of Hollywood life.
Her recent awards
Recently, MacLaine received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the 2023 Industry Dance Awards and was also honored with the James Schamus Ally Award at the 2023 Outfest Legacy Awards, recognizing her longtime support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ voices in film.
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Her thoughts on getting older
In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, MacLaine was very open about her advanced age. “I’m kind of interested in going there,” said the actress. “I’m looking forward to being part of the heaven experience. I really am.”
While MacLaine has slowed her public schedule considerably, her influence remains ever-present in film history and popular culture. Her Malibu outing offered a brief but welcome glimpse of a star whose legacy continues to resonate across generations.
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