Fans of the 1970 hit movie Love Story were excited to see one of the film’s stars out and about in New Mexico at 85 years old, looking fantastic.
The famous actress, who made her debut in the 1969 film Goodbye, Columbus, caught attention while running errands wearing a simple outfit of a red sweater and jeans on a Tuesday.
This was a different look compared to the elegant dresses she used to wear on the red carpet with her former leading men like Steve McQueen, from whom she separated in 1978 after being married for five years.
Famous for her long, beautiful brunette locks, the actress now rocks silver hair just as stunning, showing that time has only added to her natural beauty.
After leaving Tinseltown in 1978 for a quieter life away from the spotlight—and a string of high-profile romances with Robert Evans, Warren Beatty, and others—she still looked camera-ready in her rare outing.
Can you guess who this timeless star is?
Fans of the 1970 blockbuster Love Story were buzzing after one of the film’s stars made a rare appearance in New Mexico , looking absolutely radiant at 85
The iconic actress, who first graced the screen in 1969’s Goodbye, Columbus, turned heads while running errands in a casual ensemble of a cardinal sweater and jeans on Tuesday
If you guessed Ali MacGraw, you’re right!
Born on April 1, 1939, in Pound Ridge, New York, MacGraw attended Wellesley College, studying art and English before pursuing a career in modeling and briefly assisting famed photographer Richard Avedon.
Her acting career took off in 1969 with Goodbye, Columbus, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
However, it was her role as Jenny Cavilleri in Love Story that made her a household name, earning an Academy Award nomination.
In 1972, she starred alongside McQueen in The Getaway, which solidified her status as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
MacGraw’s personal life, however, was as turbulent as her career was successful.
She married McQueen in 1973, igniting a romance that would be marked by the struggles of substance abuse.
‘He was incredibly attractive most of the time, but there was also danger, there was a bad boy there,’ she told People in 2018, reflecting on their complicated relationship.
Ali MacGraw’s look was a far cry from the glamorous red carpet gowns she once wore with her leading men, including Steve McQueen, whom she divorced in 1978 after five years of marriage; (seen in 1970)
Famous for her long, beautiful brunette locks, the actress now rocks silver hair just as stunning, showing that time has only added to her natural beauty
After leaving Tinseltown in 1978 for a quieter life away from the spotlight—and a string of high-profile romances with Robert Evans, Warren Beatty, and others—she still looked camera-ready in her rare outing
Born on April 1, 1939, in Pound Ridge, New York, MacGraw attended Wellesley College, studying art and English before pursuing a career in modeling and briefly assisting famed photographer Richard Avedon
However, it was her role as Jenny Cavilleri in Love Story that made her a household name, earning an Academy Award nomination
She married McQueen in 1973, igniting a romance that would be marked by the struggles of substance abuse
Ali with Roberts Evans in 1970
The couple separated in 1977 after five years of intense highs and lows—three years before McQueen’s death from cancer.
‘I wish we had both grown old sober,’ MacGraw confessed, adding, ‘There were wonderful days and dreadful days.’
Yet, she was quick to clarify, ‘I’m not a victim in any way. There were many times that were just wonderful and there were many times that were just ghastly.’
Despite a peak career, MacGraw stepped away from Hollywood in the late 1970s.
She later settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she embraced a more private life, occasionally making appearances in film and TV but never returning to the level of fame she once had.
