American actress and activist Ali MacGraw became famous after her role in “Love Story.” She had a successful career in Hollywood until she married and made a name for herself as an activist.
She recently turned 85 and has made a rare appearance online. Fans were excited to see MacGraw and how she looks these days. Her life has not always been easy, but she has never shied away from sharing her stories.
Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw in a promotional photo for “Love Story” in 1970 | Source: Getty Images
MacGraw began her career as a photographer’s assistant and stylist. However, after she appeared in a Chanel print ad, her career began to flourish. In the ad, a film executive noticed her and cast her in “Goodbye, Columbus.”
After that, she starred in the film that made her famous—”Love Story.” While she experienced immediate success, she did not feel equipped to deal with her newfound fame. She once admitted:
“It was a blessing. But what I’m sorry about is that I wasn’t prepared to do the quality work.”
Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal in “Love Story” in 1970 | Source: Getty Images
MacGraw was criticized for her inexperience in the film industry, but she found happiness when she married producer, Robert Evans. The pair welcomed a son named Josh together, but MacGraw’s joy didn’t last long.
MacGraw and Evans’ relationship crumbled, and by 1985, she had been divorced thrice and had checked herself into the Betty Ford clinic because she was so unhappy with how her life was going.The actress gave up drinking and relationships for a year and confirmed it was one of the most transformative years of her life. When she left, she felt a sense of peace she had always wanted and had a renewed belief in a higher power. She said that when she was drinking she felt “like garbage.”
Now, MacGraw lives a quieter and more peaceful life. She wakes up with the sun, walks as a form of meditation, and expresses gratitude every day. She is more confident than ever and says she is glad she doesn’t feel the need to be accepted any longer.
Ali MacGraw Shows Natural Aging at 85 in Video
MacGraw first glimpsed Hollywood when she was featured in the Chanel print ad. Some time ago, Chanel posted a video on Instagram last year, which showed off MacGraw’s look at 84. Penelope Cruz was also featured.In the video, the two women ask each other a series of questions about one another’s lives. One of the questions Cruz asked MacGraw was what the most decisive moment of her life was. MacGraw replied:
“To tell the truth, my life has been a series of decisive moments, with huge changes in between.”
A skinny MacGraw wore a smart pair of black pants, a white button-up shirt, and a pair of patent black and white shoes in the video. Her long, gray hair was elegantly pulled back into a low ponytail, and she wore simple makeup that accentuated her beautiful features.Fans were delighted to see how great MacGraw looked in her early 80s. One fan gushed that MacGraw had always had classic beauty, which had never changed. Another said, “Ali is more beautiful than EVER,” and one more gushed, “Such an elegant time piece.” “Ali looks amazing,” was also among the comments.While her Hollywood career slowed down mostly after she married Evans and subsequently checked into the Betty Ford Clinic, she has built another successful career path for herself over the years.In 2017, MacGraw debuted her first work as a designer on a collection she did for Women without Borders. The collection was called the ali4ibu collection and was showcased at Studio Four NYC.The term Ibu is used in Indonesia as a sign of respect to women of great esteem. The collection was filled with garments made by women worldwide. This allowed the women involved to become independent and support their families.
MacGraw wanted women in these communities to feel empowered in environments where the male/female balance was otherwise off. As an activist, MacGraw mused:
“I’ve had many causes. I’m doing this as a service because I love it… I love the authenticity of it. I love the heart of it.”
Talking about what the clothing line was and what it meant to her, MacGraw said, “Ibu is a movement of women artisans around the world growing into economic self-sufficiency through the talent of working with their hands.” She felt it was wonderful what womenThe women who MacGraw works with are nothing short of professional. MacGraw once gushed, “We work with artisans who are experts at stitching, beading, fabric, and even silver for the bracelets and earrings that I love. These women create every single piece by hand, and most of the money raised goes to them. It gives them respect which is good in this shifting moment for women.”MacGraw is a mother and grandmother and admitted they were two of the most challenging jobs she ever had. She also knows what it takes to provide for your family and what it means for women to be able to do so.The former actress believes the collection embodies what it means to be a woman living on earth. Each item of clothing and accessory makes a statement toward this idea.
In January 2022, she once again spoke about her work with Ibu and Women without Borders, saying she felt energized and excited about her work and the women she was empowering in the process.
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