Age is Just a Number: Celebrating Hollywood's Nonagenarian Legends!
THE GOLDEN AGERS OF HOLLYWOOD: CELEBRITIES PROVING AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
Get ready for a dose of inspiration and a healthy dose of competition from some of the most iconic celebrities in Hollywood! At The Scholarly Note, we're shining the spotlight on these golden agers who are defying age and proving that 90 is the new 30.
Kim Novak: Unrecognizable at 92
The lovely Kim Novak, star of the classic film "Vertigo," has been making waves with her age-defying appearance at the Venice Film Festival. This stunning 92-year-old actress collected a Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement and we couldn't help but swoon over her sleek black dress and effortless charm.
But what's behind Kim's remarkable glow? Sources close to the star reveal that she's been treating herself to some cosmetic work, including fat injections in her face. In an open letter on Facebook, Kim addressed the backlash she faced when her puffier face made headlines at the Oscars in 2014. "I know what Donald Trump and others said," she wrote, "but I'm not going to deny that I had fat injections in my face... They seemed far less invasive than a facelift."
Judi Dench: Still Slaying at 90
Dame Judi is living her best life, even if she doesn't want to admit it. The beloved actress celebrated over six decades in showbiz and still has no plans to retire. "A paramedic once said to me, 'Do we have a carer? What's our name?' and I said, 'I've just done eight weeks at the Garrick Theatre!'" she quipped.
But Judi's not one to dwell on her age-related ailments – like macular degeneration. "We've got to keep going and not think of age too much," she declared. "You have to think you're about 56." And as for staying fit? "I'm very bad at that!" she laughed.
Sophia Loren: The Italian Sex Symbol at 90
The legendary Sophia Loren is still turning heads with her stunning looks and charming personality. At 90, this Golden Age of Hollywood icon has no intention of retiring from the movie industry. "I don't want to think about legacy," she said in an interview last year. "I want to think about my next movie."
But what's behind Sophia's secret to staying young? "I look very well," she declared in her 80s. "I look fantastic." And it seems she's living up to those words – the Italian star has recently launched a new restaurant empire, Bari, which just opened its latest spot in Hong Kong.
Willie Nelson: Still Touring at 92
The American country music icon is still going strong, despite battling health issues over the years. Willie Nelson has been touring with his band Family and still puts on quite the show when he takes to the stage. When asked about aging, Willie quipped, "I'm 91 plus, so you know I'm not worried about it." And what's his secret to staying healthy? "I take pretty good care of myself," he said.
Joan Collins: Staying Young at 92
Dame Joan is still shining bright at 92, with a new TV show in the works. The British acting legend has been in the spotlight since childhood and credits her youthful appearance to a balanced diet – "I don't eat junk food" she revealed. And what about surgery? "To set the record straight: I have not had any tweakments," Joan wrote on Facebook.
Mary Berry: Back in the Kitchen at 90
Great British Bake Off icon Dame Mary is celebrating her milestone 90th birthday with a new BBC project – and she's got no plans to retire from cooking anytime soon. "There will be cake, and champagne," she teased about her upcoming celebration. And as for staying fit? "I don't go to gyms," Mary said. "My mother used to walk uphill every day, and I do the same!"
William Shatner: Still Going Strong at 94
The Star Trek legend is still defying age with his latest adventure – traveling to space at the ripe old age of 90! William Shatner revealed that his secret to staying young is "staying engaged in life" and being curious. And what about his wife Elizabeth, who he married in 2001 and reconciled with in 2023? "She keeps me young," he said.
Rita Moreno: Still Dancing at 93
The Oscar-winning actress has been dancing her way into the hearts of audiences for decades – and she's not slowing down anytime soon. Rita Moreno recently starred in the Netflix film Fast X, and credits her youthful energy to her Puerto Rican heritage. "I was born in Puerto Rico," she said. "I used to sit in the sun until I looked like a piece of bacon."
David Attenborough: Still Exploring at 99
The British naturalist is still going strong – despite being just shy of his milestone 100th birthday. David Attenborough continues to voice nature documentaries and has traveled the world examining animals. When asked about aging, he quipped, "I see no reason whatsoever why I can't live past 100." And what's behind his youthful energy? "I've changed my diet," he said. "I don't think I've eaten red meat for months."
These golden agers are proving that age is just a number – and they're still going strong in the entertainment industry. With their secret to staying young ranging from cosmetic work to plant-based diets, it's clear that these stars won't be slowing down anytime soon. Stay tuned for more updates on their adventures!
