Glenn Close, the legendary actor with a career spanning more than four decades, continues to shine brightly at 76 with her timeless beauty. Recently celebrating her birthday, she confidently displayed her makeup-free face and shared that she still sees the world “through the eyes of a 20-year-old.”
Just before her birthday, Glenn Close delighted her fans by posting a video update on her Instagram, proudly showcasing her natural, makeup-free beauty and her short white hair undone. She took the opportunity to update her followers on her health and recent activities. The portrait behind her in the video was the painting of Elizabeth I, which had been on the set of the sequel to Disney’s live-action films 101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians (1996 and 2000), where she portrayed the iconic Cruella de Vil.
During her time in New York, Close expressed her happiness at being reunited with her dog after a hectic schedule that included isolating due to a Covid diagnosis, which unfortunately kept her from attending the 2023 Oscars, where she was supposed to present an award alongside Harrison Ford.
In the near future, fans can look forward to seeing Glenn Close in the Netflix comedy-action film “Back in Action,” where she co-stars with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz.
Glenn Close’s dedicated fans praised her as a stage and screen actor and wished her good health, thanking her for being an inspiration. One fan from Scotland expressed admiration for her astounding work and uplifting posts, while another fondly recalled her earlier performances on theater stages before she transitioned to film.
Close’s journey in the entertainment industry began with her Broadway debut as Anjelica in “Love for Love” in 1974. It wasn’t long before she caught the attention of Hollywood director George Roy Hill, known for films like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) and “The Sting” (1973). Hill cast her in “The World According to Garp” (1982), which earned her an Oscar nomination, the first of eight in her career.
Over the years, Glenn Close has earned multiple Oscar nominations and has claimed three Golden Globes, Tony Awards, and Primetime Emmy Awards each. Notably, she received her sixth and seventh Academy Award nominations for her roles in “Albert Nobbs” (2011) and “The Wife” (2017), both of which she acted alongside her look-alike daughter, Annie Starke.
Close’s admiration for her daughter is evident as she describes Annie as a fantastic human being, fiercer than herself, and a person whose perspective she values greatly.
Although Glenn Close may appear older on screen due to her more than 40-year-long acting career, she maintains a youthful energy and views the world with the enthusiasm of a 20-year-old. She acknowledges that Hollywood’s beauty standards can be challenging to resist, but she strives to embrace her aging skin and find beauty in the process.
Aside from her roles in successful commercial films, Glenn Close continues to challenge herself in her acting endeavors. For the first time in her career, she appears in a foreign language series, “Tehran,” where she delivers an outstanding performance speaking fluent Farsi and wearing a habib.
In conclusion, Glenn Close remains a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry, and her fans believe she deserves more recognition, including more Oscar wins, for her natural beauty and exceptional performances.
