SHIRLEY MACLAINE – 88 YEARS OLD

Well-respected multi-talented actress and author Shirley MacLaine did great in multiplying her chances in the industry by teaming up with the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. In 1955, she became famous for her role in the film, The Trouble With Harry. Since then, her career just took off, and she was widely recognized for her talents. Her achievements and awards proved her contributions to both the film and stage industry. Unfortunately, all through Maclaine’s career, controversies and lawsuits strangely followed her, but lawyers always helped her through as contracted employment has always been a nitty-gritty one. At 86 years old, she’s still seen at the front of entertainment and doesn’t show signs of slowing down.

MacLaine was named after child actress Shirley Temple. She was born in Richmond, Virginia. Her father was a professor of psychology, real estate agent, and public school administrator, while her mother was a drama teacher who hailed from Nova Scotia, Canada. She was raised in a Baptist household and the sisters of Warren Beatty. As a little girl, she had weak ankles and would often trip, so her mother decided to take her to ballet classes. This is where Shirley harnessed her love for performing.