- In 2024, Ali MacGraw celebrated a significant milestone in her life after being spotted showing off her gray hair the year before.
- She became the face of a clothing brand that supports local women in the town where she resides, in a “tiny” cottage nestled in the mountains.
- Despite experiencing three heartbreaks in her lifetime, MacGraw finds joy and fulfillment as a devoted mother to her child and a loving grandmother.
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Ali MacGraw at the Chanel Cruise Collection 2020 Photocall on May 3, 2019, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images
Ali MacGraw, renowned for her iconic performances in 1970s classics such as “Love Story” and “The Getaway,” marked another year on April 1, 2024. As per a previous article, the actress celebrated her 76th birthday on the same date in 2015.
This implies that in 2024, on her birthday, MacGraw was inching closer to 90, having turned 85! Despite her celebrity status, the actress, aged 84 at the time, attempted to blend in as an ordinary citizen on the evening of June 15, 2023, by enjoying a dinner outing with a few companions.
The cherished Hollywood actress paid a visit to Casa Chimayo, a Mexican restaurant. The establishment eagerly welcomed her and her group of friends, capturing a photo that was later posted on its Facebook account.
In the image, a fully silver-haired MacGraw smiled radiantly as she posed with her friends. The “Just Tell Me What You Want” actress sported a relaxed navy long-sleeved shirt paired with beige pants, complemented by striking metallic earrings that accentuated her lovely makeup-free face.
Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw in “Love Story” in 1970 | Source: Getty Images
Although the timeless beauty has embraced her natural aging process, she hasn’t always had the same carefree attitude towards it as some women do. In a 2019 interview, MacGraw revealed her struggles with the concept of aging. She recounted a moment towards the end of the previous year when she grappled with the idea of turning 80:
“In November, I started to wake up in the middle of the night thinking, ‘Oh my God, the rest of the journey is so short compared to the one behind me. I’m going to be 80.’ I’d never felt like that before.”
Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw posing for their movie “Love Story” in 1970 | Source: Getty Images
Fortunately, when the star opened up about feeling sad and scared, unlike her usual self, describing it as a “doomsday fear,” her therapist was there to offer support. The professional advised her to focus on the present moment, reminding her that she is alive today and that any concerns about the future are merely stories created in her mind.