At 89 years old, Shirley MacLaine is still going strong. Despite her age, the Academy Award-winning actress continues to live life to the fullest and can often be seen enjoying Martinis in Hollywood. With a career spanning seven decades, she has experienced it all and her stories are unmatched.

Shirley MacLaine has had an incredible career, starring in many amazing films during her prime. Films like The Apartment, The Trouble With Harry, Two Mules For Sister Sara, and Guarding Tess are just a few examples of her talent. Her performance in the 1989 classic Steel Magnolias is still talked about today. However, in real life, Shirley is nothing like the short-tempered character she portrayed in the film, Ouiser Boudreaux.

“Not much bothers me,” she said in 2019. “I believe attitudes are a choice. Anger is a choice, peace is a choice, sarcasm — which I’m good at — is a choice.”

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According to Shirley MacLaine, her life right now is “perfect.” She enjoys eating and sleeping whenever she wants and spends most of her time on her New Mexico ranch, surrounded by her beloved rat terriers. Born on April 24, 1934, Shirley began her illustrious career on Broadway in New York and captivated audiences worldwide with her performance in Alfred Hitchcock’s black comedy The Trouble with Harry in 1955.

“He was a hoot, he really was,” Shirley, who was then 21, said of Hitchcock. “I mean, thank God I wasn’t tall, thin, ethereal, beautiful, and mysterious, or I probably would have hated him.”

With over 50 films under her belt, Shirley MacLaine is undeniably one of the Hollywood greats. Even in her late 80s, she continues to pursue her passion for acting and recently appeared in the television series Only Murders in the Building.

“I’ve stayed in the business because I wanted to pay for plane tickets to travel. I didn’t socialize Hollywood style,” she explained. “I’d rather travel to a country I haven’t been to. So when I think about my life, I’m not sure I wouldn’t put the travels a bit above show business.”

Despite occasional visits to Hollywood, Shirley finds her greatest comfort in nature. Being close to nature gives her strength and energy, and she encourages others to “give it up and learn to amalgamate with nature,” emphasizing the benefits of harmonious living with the natural world.

Shirley’s love life has always been a topic of speculation. She was married to producer and businessman Steve Parker for almost 30 years and they had a daughter together in 1956. However, Shirley has admitted to having other relationships during their marriage.

A few years ago, Sachi Parker, Shirley’s daughter, made a remarkable claim in her memoir. She wrote that Shirley had told her that Steve was not her real father, and instead, her father was an astronaut named Paul. Shirley denied the claim, expressing her shock and heartbreak at her daughter’s allegations.

Despite Shirley’s denial, Sachi has remained firm in her belief that her biological father is an astronaut named Paul. This has strained their relationship, and they reportedly no longer speak to each other.

As mentioned, Shirley has unconventional views on relationships and sexuality. In a 2011 interview with Oprah Winfrey, the 89-year-old discussed her relationship with her ex-husband Steve Parker. In 2012, she made headlines once again when she revealed to the Daily Mirror that she had slept with not just one, but two prime ministers in her lifetime.

In her autobiography Out on a Limb, Shirley wrote about a socialist politician she met in Sweden, whom she called “Gerry.” Many people believed she was referring to Olof Palme, the Swedish Prime Minister at the time, but he denied the allegations. Shirley also claimed to have slept with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Australian Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock.

When asked about Trudeau, she said, “He was nice. He was very authoritatively intelligent. And I loved his kids, they were really sweet. Adorable. Very mischievous.”

It’s important to note that these claims about her relationships with prime ministers are unverified and may or may not be true, as they come directly from Shirley herself. Shirley has also been rumored to have had a three-year affair with Hollywood legend Robert Mitchum and a six-week “crush” on Dean Martin, among other love affairs.

Shirley MacLaine’s talent and charisma are timeless, and even at the age of 89, she’s still hungry for more creative challenges. Her recent role in Only Murders in the Building showcased her incredible abilities, and in a recent interview, she hinted that she’s not done with the silver screen just yet.

“I love making movies. I loved being part of Murders. It was such fun shooting those scenes. It was great to catch up with old friends Steve [Martin] and Marty [Short], and I’ve known the creator John Hoffman for years. I just loved being with them,” she said.

I’ve always admired Shirley MacLaine as a great actress and enjoyed her movies over the years. May she be blessed with an abundance of life, for she is a true gem of Hollywood and a legendary actress. Her passion for acting and zest for life continue to inspire us all, and I hope she continues to grace the silver screen for many more years to come!