Shirley MacLaine, 89, is flanked by her caretaker as the Oscar-winning legend grabs lunch at Kristy’s in Malibu
Legendary actress Shirley MacLaine was spotted having lunch in Malibu just weeks after being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Hollywood veteran, 89, was flanked by her healthcare assistant as she stopped by popular local restaurant Kristy's earlier this week, exclusive photos from DailyMail.com show.
MacLaine appeared frail but cheerful, dressed casually and comfortably for the sunny, mild weather in a blue sweatshirt, teal sweatpants and long beige cardigan.
Shirley MacLaine, 89, was joined by her healthcare assistant during a lunch outing at Kristy's in Malibu this week
The Hollywood veteran, who turns 90 next April, appeared weak but in good spirits during the outing
The actress opted for patio seating and stayed cool with a visor and large sunglasses, according to exclusive photos
Staying cool in the sun with a sun visor and large sunglasses, MacLaine opted for seating on the chic cafe's patio.
The lunch outing took place just weeks after the television and film star was honored at the 2023 Industry Dance Awards & Cancer Benefit Show.
Although MacLaine, who turns 90 in April, needs a healthcare assistant these days, she doesn't shy away from industry events or red carpets.
She was seen radiant on the red carpet at the October 19 event, where she looked as stylish as ever in a floral embroidered black blazer, black trousers and black flats.
With a deep-rooted history in dance, MacLaine received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony, presented to her by actress Annette Bening, 65.
The two are actually sisters-in-law, with Bening married to MacLaine's brother, fellow Hollywood star Warren Beatty, 86.
MacLaine was dressed casually and comfortably for the sunny, mild weather in a blue sweatshirt, teal sweatpants and a long beige cardigan.
Although MacLaine now needs a healthcare assistant, she doesn't shy away from industry events or red carpets
MacLaine's screen career spans more than seventy years, winning an Oscar in 1984 for her leading role in 'Terms of Endearment'
After posing solo for photographers, she also snuggled up with Bening for another round of photos, and again with Peter Levine, who appeared to be her date for the evening.
MacLaine's on-screen career spans more than seven decades, winning her first Oscar in 1984 for her leading role in Terms of Endearment.
Hoping to become a ballerina, MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty) took up ballet in 1937 when she was just three years old, as a means of strengthening her weak ankles.
The Richmond, Virginia, native eventually moved to New York City to try her hand at acting the summer before her senior year of high school, which resulted in her minor success in the choir of Oklahoma!
In October, MacLaine received the LifeTime Achievement Award at the Industry Dance Awards from actress Annette Bening, 65, her sister-in-law through her marriage to brother Warren Beatty.
Debut: MacLaine began her career as an actress almost 70 years ago with a role in the 1955 film The Trouble With Harry, opposite John Forsythe
MacLaine and her Terms of Endearment co-star Jack Nicholson both won Oscars for their roles in the 1983 film Terms of Endearment.
One of MacLaine's most memorable performances was in 1989's Steel Magnolias, alongside Daryl Hannah, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton and Sally Field.
After graduation, she returned to Manhattan and landed a spot in the dancing ensemble of the Broadway production of the musical Me And Juliet (1953-1954) at the Majestic Theater.
She came to fame in Around The World In The Trouble With Harry (1955), 80 Days (1956), Some Came Running (1958), Ask Any Girl (1959), The Apartment (1960), The Children's Hour (1961), Irma la Douce (1963) and Sweet Charity (1969).
Eventually, MacLaine landed one of the leading roles in the drama film The Turning Point (1977), which focused on the New York City ballet world and featured choreography by George Balanchine and the famed Alvin Ailey, who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance. Theater that is still running.
One of MacLaine's most memorable performances was in 1989's Steel Magnolias, alongside Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton and Sally Field.
MacLaine has been nominated for six Academy Awards during her illustrious career: five for Best Actress and once for Best Documentary for her 1976 film The Other Half of the Sky.
She has also won six Golden Globes and an Emmy for Gypsy in My Soul.