EXCLUSIVE Shirley MacLaine, 89, appears in good spirits while enjoying lunch with a friend in Malibu… weeks after receiving a lifetime achievement award

Legendary actress Shirley MacLaine appeared in good spirits as she enjoyed lunch with a friend at Kristy’s in Malibu on Friday afternoon, just two months after receiving the lifetime achievement award at the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.

While dining at the celebrity hotspot, overlooking Zuma Beach, the Oscar winner, 89, had some pep in her step as she sat outside and chatted with her pal. 

This marks the Terms of Endearment star’s second trip to the popular restaurant in Malibu, where she resides when not at her ranch near Santa Fe, in less than a week. 

For the laid-back outing, the mother-of-one sported a pair of oversized brown shades, which shielded her blue eyes from the sun, a purple ‘Malibu’ sweatshirt, dark-wash jeans and red loafers. 

Cheerful: Legendary actress Shirley MacLaine appeared in good spirits as she enjoyed lunch with a friend at Kristy’s in Malibu on Friday afternoon, just two months after receiving the lifetime achievement award at the 2023 Industry Dance Awards

Out for lunch: While dining at the celebrity hotspot , overlooking Zuma Beach, the Oscar winner, 89, had some pep in her step as she sat outside and chatted with her pal

A beloved customer: This marks the Terms of Endearment star’s second trip to the popular restaurant in Malibu, where she resides when not at her ranch near Santa Fe, in less than a week

Her latest sighting comes after the television and film star was honored at the 2023 Industry Dance Awards & Cancer Benefit Show.

While MacLaine, who will turn 90 in April, requires a health aide these days, she has not shied away from industry events or red carpets.

She was seen beaming on the red carpet at the October 19 event, where she looked as stylish as ever in a floral embroidered black blazer, black slacks, and black flats.

With a deep-rooted history in dance, MacLaine received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony, which was presented to her by actress Annette Bening, 65.

The two are actually sisters-in-law, with Bening being married to to MacLaine’s brother, fellow Hollywood star Warren Beatty, 86.

After posing solo for photographers, she also snuggled up with Bening for another round of pictures, and again with Peter Levine, who appeared to be her date for the evening.

MacLaine’s career onscreen spans over seven decades, winning her first Oscar in 1984 for her starring role in Terms of Endearment.

With hopes of being a ballerina, MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty) began with ballet when she was just three-years-old in 1937, as a means to strengthen her weak ankles.

Sunny: MacLaine sported a pair of large sunglasses

Leaving: MacLaine and her friend left hand-in-hand as they descended down a small flight of stairs

Casual: For the laid-back outing, the mother-of-one sported a pair of oversized brown shades, which shielded her blue eyes from the sun, a purple ‘Malibu’ sweatshirt, dark-wash jeans and red loafers

Supportive: MacLaine grabbed her pal’s wrist as she walked back to her car

Fresh air: The performer appeared to be enjoying the fresh air and warm weather

Glamorous: Just ahead of her outing, she got a manicure

Cruising around: MacLaine seen getting out of the passenger seat while holding a small Coach purse

The Richmond, Virginia, native ended up moving to New York City to try her hand at acting the summer before her senior year in high school, resulting in her earning minor success in the chorus of Oklahoma!

After graduating, she returned to Manhattan and landed a spot on the dancing ensemble of the Broadway production of the musical Me And Juliet (1953-1954) at the Majestic Theatre.

She rose to prominence in Around The World In The Trouble With Harry (1955), 80 Days (1956), Some Came Running (1958), Ask Any Girl (1959), The Apartment (1960), The Children’s Hour (1961), Irma la Douce (1963) and Sweet Charity (1969).

An icon: MacLaine and her Terms of Endearment co-star Jack Nicholson both won Oscars for their roles in the 1983 movie

Eventually, MacLaine landed one of the lead roles in the drama film The Turning Point (1977), which centered on the world of ballet in New York City and featured choreography by George Balanchine and the famed Alvin Ailey, who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater that’s still up and running.

One of MacLaine’s most memorable performances was in 1989’s Steel Magnolias alongside Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton and Sally Field

MacLaine has been nominated for six Academy Awards during her illustrious career, – five for Best Actress and once for Best documentary for her 1976 effort The Other Half of the Sky.

She has also won six Golden Globes and an Emmy for Gypsy in My Soul.

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