Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine is an Academy Award-winning actress and author, renowned for her diverse roles across multiple genres in Hollywood. A five-time Academy Award nominee, she secured the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of “Aurora Greenway” in "Terms of Endearment."

MacLaine's film career began with a notable debut in Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Trouble with Harry," followed by her first Oscar nomination for "Some Came Running." She showcased her dancing prowess in "Can-Can" and joined the Rat Pack in "Oceans Eleven." Her subsequent Oscar nominations came from her performances in "The Apartment" and "Irma La Douce." During the 1960s, MacLaine appeared in a variety of films, including "What a Way to Go!" and "Sweet Charity." She also participated in political campaigns for Robert Kennedy in 1968 and George McGovern in 1972 as a Democratic Convention delegate.

Later in her career, MacLaine received her fourth Oscar nomination for "The Turning Point" and starred in several successful films such as "Being There," "Madame Sousatzka," "Steel Magnolias," "Guarding Tess," "The Evening Star," and "Bewitched." Her influence extends beyond the silver screen, having published several books focused on new age beliefs, like "Out on a Limb" and "Dancing in the Light." Her book "Sage-ing While Age-ing" delves into the realities of aging and spiritual reflections.

Additionally, MacLaine established ShirleyMacLaine.com, a platform dedicated to exploring spirit, mind, and body, with a focus on alternative health, well-being, aging, and therapies. An advocate for several issues, she remains vocal about the environment, UFOs, reincarnation, and animal rights. MacLaine’s early life included dance training from a young age, with her professional debut on Broadway leading to her successful transition to film.

The sister of actor/activist/director Warren Beatty, MacLaine continues to be a significant figure in Hollywood and the literary world, intertwining her artistic endeavors with her personal beliefs and advocacy.