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Actor Gene Hackman, 94, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 62, seen on first public outing together in 21 years
By Leah Bitsky,
2024-03-29
They’re still going strong!
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, made a rare appearance on Thursday when they stepped out for their first public outing together in 21 years.
The “French Connection” actor, 94, and Arakawa, 62, enjoyed an early dinner at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe, N.M., according to exclusive photos obtained by Page Six.
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were spotted out together for the first time in more than two decades Thursday. SplashNews.com The couple grabbed an early dinner at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe, N.M. SplashNews.com They appeared to be in a good mood during the rare outing. SplashNews.com Hackmen held onto his wife’s arm as he left the eatery. SplashNews.com
Hackman was seen holding onto his much younger wife’s arm with one hand and using his other hand to lean on his walking cane.
The couple appeared in good spirits as Arakawa assisted her husband out of the casual restaurant.
Hackman looked cozy in a gray fleece vest layered over a plaid button-down.
He also used a walking cane. SplashNews.com The Academy Award-winning actor was dressed casually in a vest and cargo pants. SplashNews.com Hackman wore comfortable shoes. SplashNews.com
He also wore olive green cargo pants and lace-up hiking boots to provide a sturdy step for the Hollywood legend. He also wore a beige baseball cap and sunglasses on his head.
Meanwhile, the classical pianist wore a colorful Western-style paisley-print shirt, jeans and brown suede boots.
She accessorized the look with dangly earrings and carried a navy jacket in her free hand.
He also stayed under the radar in a beige cap. SplashNews.com His gray hair poked out from under his hat. SplashNews.com
His mustache matched his white locks. SplashNews.com He wore sunglasses on his hat. SplashNews.com
That same day, Hackman was also spotted hitting a convenience store, where he picked up a hot cup of coffee and an apple pie.
The last time the lovebirds were seen in public together was when they walked the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards in 2003.
His wife wore a cool western-style paisley top and boots. SplashNews.com She also wore brown boots and fun earrings. SplashNews.com Hackman was also spotted running into a convenience store solo. SplashNews.com He treated himself to a cup of coffee and apple pie. SplashNews.com He was spotted doing yard work at his Santa Fe home in March 2023. SplashNews.com
Hackman and Arakawa initially met when she worked part-time at a Los Angeles gym that he used to frequent, according to the New York Times.
The couple haven’t been photographed together since appearing at the 2003 Golden Globes. WireImage Hackman retired from acting in 2004. NFL The lovebirds have been married since 1991. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
While the private couple never welcomed any children together, Hackman shares three adult children — Christopher, 64, Elizabeth, 61, and Leslie, 57 — with his ex-wife, Faye Maltese
Hackman and his first wife were married for 30 years until their divorce in 1986.
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