Shirley MacLaine is 89 years old, but she still goes against the grain and lives life to the fullest. The Academy Award–winning actress is still going strong, as seen by her memorable performances in movies like Steel Magnolias and The Apartment. Her unusual life stories, in addition to her outstanding career, are what distinguish her from her peers.
Over the course of her storied career, which stretches over seven decades, MacLaine has delighted audiences with her extraordinary talent and charm. From her iconic performances in Hollywood to her Broadway debut in New York, MacLaine has made a lasting impression on the entertainment world.
But MacLaine values the small pleasures in life, even in the midst of Hollywood’s flash and splendor. She spends most of her time on her ranch in New Mexico, surrounded by her cherished rat terriers, since she finds comfort in the natural world. She finds power and energy in being near nature, and she thinks it’s important to live in peace with the natural world.
Despite having a prosperous career in show business, MacLaine places an even more value on her trips and experiences. She has always placed more value on traveling to foreign nations than on Hollywood-style socializing. She finds that traveling to different places is more enjoyable than pursuing fame. Even in her late 80s, she is still motivated by her enthusiasm for life.
There has been conjecture about MacLaine’s romantic history for her whole life. Despite having a nearly 30-year marriage to producer Steve Parker, she has been transparent about her romances outside of it. Sachi Parker, her daughter, went so far as to say that Paul, an astronaut, was her real father. Despite MacLaine’s denial of these accusations, their relationship became tense and they stopped communicating.
Apart from her nonconformist perspectives on partnerships, MacLaine has garnered media attention for her assertion that she has had affairs with not one, but two prime ministers. Even though these allegations are yet unproven, they have increased her mystique and maintained popular curiosity.
Let’s honor Shirley MacLaine’s outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry as we commemorate her 89th birthday. Her acting enthusiasm never ceases to inspire us all, and her talent and charisma are ageless. She is a true Hollywood treasure and a legendary actress; may she be granted a long and happy life.
Teen Crochets Her Own Zendaya-Inspired Prom Dress for $60 — and in Just Three Days (Exclusive)
Imagine deciding to crochet your own prom dress from scratch with just four days to go before the event. It sounds impossible, doesn’t it? Not for 18-year-old Sarah Akinbuwa of Boston, though, who made this challenge a viral hit!
Sarah chose to rely on her amazing crochet abilities despite having only four days to prepare for her prom. What was the outcome? a gorgeous floor-length, pink, strapless gown that was modeled after Zendaya’s famous Valentino Haute Couture outfit from the 2023 SAG Awards.
Sarah reflected on her choice and said to PEOPLE, “I had to make a dress by hand.”
Sarah not only finished the gorgeous dress in three days, but she also crocheted a handbag and floor-length shrug to match. What talent and commitment!
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Sarah’s outfit was inspired by Zendaya’s SAG Awards gown, which had 190 roses on the skirt. Even though Sarah’s version was finished much faster, it is still quite intricate and beautiful.
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With over 26 million views, the TikTok film chronicling Sarah’s creative journey has already captured the attention of millions of people!
In a public restroom, Sarah is seen wearing the outfit in one of her TikTok videos, and a bystander couldn’t help but remark on her artistic work. “I love your dress,” the person was heard saying. Sarah happily replied, “Thank you, I made it.” I needed three days to complete it.
The compliments didn’t end there. Sarah told PEOPLE, “My friends loved the dress and I got tons of compliments.”
For Sarah, crocheting a gown in such a short amount of time was a natural challenge, even though it would appear overwhelming to others. Since she was twelve years old, she has been crocheting, gradually improving her talents.
In addition to making her own prom dress, Sarah accepts custom orders and crafts lovely, one-of-a-kind items for loved ones, acquaintances, and Instagram followers. Her crocheting abilities are unmatched!
And what about the future? Sarah intends to pursue a profession in fashion design. She has talent and imagination, so it’s not hard to envision her rising to prominence in the fashion industry.
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