Clint Eastwood Turned 90 In 2020—Key Aspects Of His Longevity

Sep 08, 2020 by apost team

Nearly anyone who has been a fan of Hollywood movies has heard the name Clint Eastwood. Eastwood has been a beloved American actor since the age of 24. He has recently turned 90, but is still active in the glorious world of entertainment, leaving plenty of people to marvel at his longevity.

Clint Eastwood (1964), (Avalon/Hulton Archive via Getty Images)

Clint Eastwood Jr. is best known for his iconic image set during the '70s and '80s. While older patrons may immediately recognize him for his previous roles in entertainment, the younger generation knows him for Gran Torino and The Mule. The younger generation has only seen Eastwood in his white-haired days and has not fully had the opportunity to appreciate the iconic image of male masculinity he set back in the '80s.

No matter how or in what form Eastwood appears in his films, one thing is for sure: his energy is vivid. There is no denying that Eastwood has had a life well-lived. While his success in the entertainment industry has created a positive reputation for him, his most outstanding legacy is now his longevity. It is very rare for someone to live such a long and successful life.

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Living a Long, Fruitful Life

Clint Eastwood (2017), (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images)

Eastwood has been very open about the secrets to his longevity as he began to age. One tip that he gave was that a person should be able to adapt to their circumstances. Throughout his youth and adulthood, he exercised quite frequently and this kept his bones healthy and strong. He never stayed in one position for too long either. He claimed that frequent change was just one of the keys to success.

Eastwood played plenty of roles in his films, from the legendary hero to more normal characters. He claims that the more you acknowledge that you are aging, the worse the process becomes. You should live your life to the fullest, regardless of how old you become. He has spent his life living by these tricks and has practiced them every day.

In an interview with TV host Ellen DeGeneres Eastwood admitted that when he was younger, he never thought that he would live this long. After watching after his elderly grandfather as a young child, he realized that he did not want to live long either.

A Death Hoax

Clint Eastwood (2016), (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images)

Of course, the world of Hollywood would be nothing without plenty of rumors and hoaxes that circulate the media. Eastwood has faced his own share of death hoaxes like plenty of other celebrities in the industry. In 2017, it was rumored that he had died and fans everywhere mourned the loss of their beloved celebrity. The hoax had already gained too much popularity before it could be stopped.

The hoax had originated from a fake news site, presumably as a prank. Thankfully, the claims of Eastwood's death have since been debunked and Eastwood has continued to make appearances in the industry from time to time.

Leaving a Legacy in Hollywood

Harry Guardin, Reni Santoni, Clint Eastwood (1971), (United Archives/Hulton Archive via Getty Images)

Eastwood's acting career took off in 1954 during his first film Revenge of the Creature. Almost immediately after, he landed a role in the film Lady Godiva of Coventry. Eastwood was criticized for his amateur acting, being that he was new to the acting industry. He continued to struggle over the years until he landed a major role in 1958. Since then, he has starred in a large number of films, including spaghetti westerns, The BeguiledThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, and Where Eagles Dare.

After his involvement in plenty of films, he decided to try his hand at directing and producing. This is when he became known for films The Mule and Gran Torino.

Throughout his lifetime, Eastwood has been married twice. In the year 1953, he met Maggie Johnson whom he eventually married and had two children with. His son, Kyle was born in 1968, and his daughter, Alison was born in 1972. The marriage soon dissolved due to Eastwood's infidelity. He had been openly courting his mistress Roxanne Tunis as a married man.

In 1996, he remarried to news anchor Dina Ruiz. The married couple had a daughter, yet the marriage ended in 2013. The main reason for his divorces were his infidelities, although his wives were unaware of most of the time. In his affair with Roxanne, he was blessed with a daughter whom they named Kimberly. His first daughter, Laurie was conceived while he was in his first marriage to Johnson.

Family Life

Francesca Eastwood, Clint Eastwood, Scott Eastwood (2016), (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images)

Another affair with a flight attendant named Jacelyn Reeves resulted in the birth of two children, Scott and Kathryn. Scott Eastwood eventually became a successful actor like his father. In 1993, Eastwood was involved with yet another woman. She was Frances Fisher, an actress who gave birth to his daughter, Francesca.

Eastwood has eight children altogether, and it is apparent that he desired to create a large family. His children may be just one of his many secrets to living a long life. Clint Eastwood has lived a successful life and has plenty of children to continue his legacy. A few of them have gone into the acting industry, while others have taken different career paths.

Clint Eastwood has long been a popular actor in Hollywood. Although he has recently turned 90, he still remains active in the industry, engaging in film directing and even the occasional acting role. He has claimed that the secret to his longevity is living his best life possible, and not thinking about the fact that he is aging.

Clint Eastwood (1958), (Sunset Boulevard/Corbis Historical via Getty Images)

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