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Shirley MacLaine, now 92, makes a rare video appearance ahead of a Southampton Playhouse screening of Bob Fosse’s Sweet Charity, quipping that the 1969 musical “didn’t do very well,” while highlighting her long career (including an Oscar for Terms of Endearment) and noting a 2025 Dance Hall of Fame lifetime achievement honor and upcoming projects like Lucy Boomer.
Shirley MacLaine, 92, posted a rare Instagram video to fans ahead of the Southampton Playhouse’s Aug. 25, 7 p.m. ET screening of her 1969 musical Sweet Charity in the Hamptons; she notes the film didn’t perform well but hopes viewers enjoy it, and signs off with “Much love.”
Shirley MacLaine, 92, was spotted in Malibu enjoying lunch with a companion just days before her 92nd birthday, marking yet another public outing for the iconic actress.
As the film "Terms of Endearment" celebrates its 40th anniversary, a writer reflects on how it brought her closer to her mother and helped them navigate through painful loss. The film, directed by James L. Brooks and based on a Larry McMurtry novel, tells the story of the complex relationship between a wealthy widow, Aurora, and her rebellious daughter, Emma. The writer recalls bonding with her mother over the film's mix of sorrow and laughter, finding solace in its message that levity and sorrow can coexist. Despite avoiding the film after her mother's death, she eventually decided to watch it again and found comfort in its humor and the enduring characters it portrayed.
Writer-director James L. Brooks reflects on the making of the classic film "Terms of Endearment" on its 40th anniversary. Brooks discusses the importance of infusing comedy into a story that tackles serious topics like cancer, the unexpected success of the film, and the collaborative process with the actors. He also addresses the misconception that there was a lot of improvisation in the film and shares his thoughts on creating sympathetic characters. Brooks is now preparing to direct a new film titled "Ella McCay" after a decade-long hiatus.