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The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eighties movie pin up unrecognizable 43 years after hit film with Goldie Hawn – do you know who she is?
THIS Hollywood icon was virtually unrecognizable as she ran errands in Los Angeles. The eighties pin up, now 77, is best known for starring alongside Goldie Hawn in the much-loved movie, Private Benjamin - but can you guess who she is? 6 6 6 6 The actress in question is the legendary Mary Kay Place. The movie and TV star was spotted making a rare outing in Los Angeles. Mary seemed in good spirits and was seen smiling as she went about her errands. She was dressed casually in a puffer vest and leggings, and was using a wheeled walker to help her get about. Film fans will well remember her for starring in Private Benjamin (1980), alongside legendary actress Goldie. However, she is also known for playing attorney Meg in 1983's The Big Chill. But Mary's big break came a few years before, when she played country-western singer Loretta Haggers on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She impressed so much in the role that she won the 1977 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. In addition to acting, Mary also wrote scripts for hit TV shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and MASH*. Mary previously revealed how she had to take some time off in the early stages of her career. Hollywood legend turns down seven-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother as she struggles with eye problem Explaining the reason why, she told The Huffington Post: "Yes, that was a purposeful situation because in the late '70s I totally burned out. "Between doing five 30-minute episodes every week for Mary Hartman, three record albums for Columbia, New York, New York and all these movies, I burnt out. "I had no education or awareness of the need to restore. I did everything that was offered, and it was too much. "My body just stopped and said, 'Until you learn how to say no and how to take care of yourself better, it's too much.' "And that was a period of insanity anyway, the late '70s. "In the '80s, I laid back completely. That was a conscious thing, definitely, because I could not continue that pace. "It was too intense. I had some life lessons to learn. I had to go to the next level of consciousness." 6
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eighties movie pin up unrecognizable 43 years after hit film with Goldie Hawn – do you know who she is?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS Hollywood icon was virtually unrecognizable as she ran errands in Los Angeles. The eighties pin up, now 77, is best known for starring alongside Goldie Hawn in the much-loved movie, Private Benjamin - but can you guess who she is? 6 This legendary star's career spans five decade Credit: 6 The Hollywood star was seen out and about in LA Credit: 6 This icon starred alongside Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin Credit: Handout - Getty 6 Did you guess that the actress was spotted out in LA was Mary Kay Place? Credit: Getty The actress in question is the legendary Mary Kay Place. The movie and TV star was spotted making a rare outing in Los Angeles. Mary seemed in good spirits and was seen smiling as she went about her errands. She was dressed casually in a puffer vest and leggings, and was using a wheeled walker to help her get about. Film fans will well remember her for starring in Private Benjamin (1980), alongside legendary actress Goldie. However, she is also known for playing attorney Meg in 1983's The Big Chill. But Mary's big break came a few years before, when she played country-western singer Loretta Haggers on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She impressed so much in the role that she won the 1977 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. In addition to acting, Mary also wrote scripts for hit TV shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and MASH*. Mary previously revealed how she had to take some time off in the early stages of her career. Hollywood legend turns down seven-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother as she struggles with eye problem Explaining the reason why, she told The Huffington Post: "Yes, that was a purposeful situation because in the late '70s I totally burned out. "Between doing five 30-minute episodes every week for Mary Hartman, three record albums for Columbia, New York, New York and all these movies, I burnt out. "I had no education or awareness of the need to restore. I did everything that was offered, and it was too much. 6 The Hollywood star is also known for The Big Chill Credit: IMDB "My body just stopped and said, 'Until you learn how to say no and how to take care of yourself better, it's too much.' "And that was a period of insanity anyway, the late '70s. "In the '80s, I laid back completely. That was a conscious thing, definitely, because I could not continue that pace. "It was too intense. I had some life lessons to learn. I had to go to the next level of consciousness."
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eighties movie pin up unrecognizable 43 years after hit film with Goldie Hawn – do you know who she is?
THIS Hollywood icon was virtually unrecognizable as she ran errands in Los Angeles. The eighties pin up, now 77, is best known for starring alongside Goldie Hawn in the much-loved movie, Private Benjamin - but can you guess who she is? 6 This legendary star's career spans five decade Credit: 6 The Hollywood star was seen out and about in LA Credit: 6 This icon starred alongside Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin Credit: Handout - Getty 6 Did you guess that the actress was spotted out in LA was Mary Kay Place? Credit: Getty The actress in question is the legendary Mary Kay Place. The movie and TV star was spotted making a rare outing in Los Angeles. Mary seemed in good spirits and was seen smiling as she went about her errands. She was dressed casually in a puffer vest and leggings, and was using a wheeled walker to help her get about. Film fans will well remember her for starring in Private Benjamin (1980), alongside legendary actress Goldie. However, she is also known for playing attorney Meg in 1983's The Big Chill. But Mary's big break came a few years before, when she played country-western singer Loretta Haggers on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She impressed so much in the role that she won the 1977 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Most read in Entertainment In addition to acting, Mary also wrote scripts for hit TV shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and MASH*. Mary previously revealed how she had to take some time off in the early stages of her career. Hollywood legend turns down seven-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother as she struggles with eye problem Explaining the reason why, she told "Between doing five 30-minute episodes every week for Mary Hartman, three record albums for Columbia, New York , New York and all these movies, I burnt out. "I had no education or awareness of the need to restore. I did everything that was offered, and it was too much. 6 The Hollywood star is also known for The Big Chill Credit: IMDB "My body just stopped and said, 'Until you learn how to say no and how to take care of yourself better, it's too much.' "And that was a period of insanity anyway, the late '70s. "In the '80s, I laid back completely. That was a conscious thing, definitely, because I could not continue that pace. "It was too intense. I had some life lessons to learn. I had to go to the next level of consciousness." 6 The actress has enjoyed a glittering career Credit: Getty
CNN
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Andrew Garfield's touching tribute to his mom with Goldie Hawn
Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn and actor Andrew Garfield shared a sweet moment on stage at Sunday's Academy Awards. Hawn, 79, was presenting the awards for best animated film and short, along with 'Spider-Man' star Garfield, when she paused and asked him: 'OK. Sweetheart, can you read that? I can't read that.' 'I'm completely blind. I mean, I am!' said the 'Private Benjamin' star, before joking: 'Cataracts.' On Monday, a representative for Hawn clarified to CNN that the Oscar-winner's vision is intact. (Cataracts are a common condition that can cause blindness if left untreated, but which can be fixed with a simple surgery. ) Garfield told Hawn 'OK, I've got you,' as he stepped in to announce a win for Latvian movie 'Flow.' Earlier, Garfield had thanked Hawn for the joy she brought to his late mother, Linda, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2019. 'Can I tell you something?' he said. 'There's someone, there's a person who gave my mother during her life the most joy, the most comfort, and tonight, I feel very lucky, because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn,' Garfield said. Hawn responded: 'Thank you, sweetie, that really touches me.' In October 2024, Garfield told CNN's Anderson Cooper about the lessons he has learned through grieving for his mother. 'It's so weird. It's like the longing and the grief, fully inhabiting it and feeling it is the only way I can really feel close to her again,' Garfield said during an appearance on the 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper' podcast. 'I know for a fact that this is a short life, and the things that mattered before don't matter anymore. And I think when I say things taste differently, I think things can taste much more sweet now because of the sorrow that I've felt, and they can taste much more bitter.' CNN's Megan Thomas contributed to this report.
CNN
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Andrew Garfield's touching tribute to his mom with Goldie Hawn
Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn and actor Andrew Garfield shared a sweet moment on stage at Sunday's Academy Awards. Hawn, 79, was presenting the awards for best animated film and short, along with 'Spider-Man' star Garfield, when she paused and asked him: 'OK. Sweetheart, can you read that? I can't read that.' 'I'm completely blind. I mean, I am!' said the 'Private Benjamin' star, before joking: 'Cataracts.' On Monday, a representative for Hawn clarified to CNN that the Oscar-winner's vision is intact. (Cataracts are a common condition that can cause blindness if left untreated, but which can be fixed with a simple surgery. ) Garfield told Hawn 'OK, I've got you,' as he stepped in to announce a win for Latvian movie 'Flow.' Earlier, Garfield had thanked Hawn for the joy she brought to his late mother, Linda, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2019. 'Can I tell you something?' he said. 'There's someone, there's a person who gave my mother during her life the most joy, the most comfort, and tonight, I feel very lucky, because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn,' Garfield said. Hawn responded: 'Thank you, sweetie, that really touches me.' In October 2024, Garfield told CNN's Anderson Cooper about the lessons he has learned through grieving for his mother. 'It's so weird. It's like the longing and the grief, fully inhabiting it and feeling it is the only way I can really feel close to her again,' Garfield said during an appearance on the 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper' podcast. 'I know for a fact that this is a short life, and the things that mattered before don't matter anymore. And I think when I say things taste differently, I think things can taste much more sweet now because of the sorrow that I've felt, and they can taste much more bitter.' CNN's Megan Thomas contributed to this report.
