Shirley MacLaine isn’t just a Hollywood legend—she’s a storyteller whose life rivals the scripts she’s brought to the screen. At 89, the Steel Magnolias star shows no signs of slowing down, whether she’s acting, writing, or sharing eyebrow-raising anecdotes about her past.
MacLaine’s career began on Broadway before skyrocketing with films like The Apartment and Terms of Endearment. But behind the scenes, her personal life has been just as dramatic. She’s famously candid about her romantic escapades, including claims of affairs with two prime ministers—Pierre Trudeau of Canada and a Swedish politician she coyly referred to as “Gerry.”
Her marriage to producer Steve Parker was equally unconventional. Though they divorced in 1982, their relationship was open, with MacLaine admitting to other partnerships during their time together. Their daughter, Sachi, later stirred controversy by alleging her real father was an astronaut—a claim MacLaine vehemently denies.
Today, MacLaine prefers the quiet of her New Mexico ranch, though she still takes on roles that intrigue her, like her recent turn in Only Murders in the Building. “Creativity keeps me young,” she says. And with her sharp humor and fearless honesty, it’s clear this Hollywood icon isn’t done making headlines yet.
