*At 88, Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman credits his longevity and energy to one simple habit: “keep moving.”
Freeman shows no signs of retiring from Hollywood after a career spanning more than six decades. With over 100 films to his name, he continues to take on new projects. In a candid chat with AARP, the star revealed what reaching 88 truly signifies for him. “Will I still be playing golf? That’s the question. I’m pretty good at it, I must say. I mean, for a hack, I’m pretty good!”
He elaborated on his drive to stay engaged, drawing from timeless wisdom about aging gracefully. “There is a saying about old age — “Keep moving” — and what Clint Eastwood, 95, says: “Don’t let the old man in.” The way to do that is to keep getting up in the morning, keep working out in the gym, keep taking your vitamins, keep taking your prescribed meds, and keep moving. Keep moving. That is the secret to it all.”
When asked about dream co-stars, he placed another Hollywood legend at the forefront. “Top of that list is Meryl Streep [76]. She’s the best,” Freeman said.
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Reflecting on his 2005 Oscar victory for “Million Dollar Baby,” Freeman downplayed its personal impact. “It didn’t change me one whit. I kind of knew early on that I would eventually get one. It didn’t change me. I hope it didn’t change me. Because the only change you can expect after you’ve gotten an Oscar is maybe your price goes up a tiny bit and your job prospects go up a bit. That’s the one thing or two things I guess you could look forward to. Other than that, don’t let your ego get the best of you.”
He also shared a nugget of enduring guidance that has steered him clear of pitfalls. “The best advice I ever got was ‘Never look for trouble.'”
Freeman opened up to The Guardian about the evolution of his acting fervor since the 1960s. Though the initial thrill has mellowed somewhat, it remains a vital force. “The appetite is still there. I will concede that it’s dimmed a little. But not enough to make a serious difference,” he said.
He also had this to say about retirement whispers: “Sometimes the idea of retirement would float past me but, as soon as my agent says there’s a job or somebody wants you or they’ve made an offer, the whole thing just boils back into where it was yesterday: how much you’re going to pay, where we’re gonna be?”
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