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06-04-2025
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Heather Graham Says She's a 'Happier Person' in Her 50s as She Shares Her Simple Secrets to Healthy Aging (Exclusive)
Heather Graham told PEOPLE she's "a happier person" in her 50s while attending Sierra Club's Trail Blazers Ball on Wednesday, April 2 As for her attitude about aging, the actress says, "I feel like as I get older, I just care less about things that don't matter" She also shared her simple secrets for healthy aging Heather Graham is feeling fabulous in her 50s! While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at Sierra Club's Trail Blazers Ball on Wednesday, April 2, the actress opened up about how aging is all about your attitude — and for her, that means no longer sweating the small stuff. "I feel like as I get older, I just care less about things that don't matter," says Graham, who turned 55 in January. "Everyone gets upset sometimes, but I think that I'm happier. I've done enough hard work on myself that I feel like I'm a happier person now." Related: Heather Graham Rocks a Bikini in the Snow to Ring in 2025 Ahead of Her 55th Birthday: 'Happy New Year!' When it comes to healthy aging, Graham doesn't have a complicated regimen. Instead, she explains, "I just enjoy the simple things in life — like sleeping, eating, my friends, things like that. I love meditating." She also prioritizes time out in nature, especially when she's feeling "stressed out in my life." "I like to go out in nature, go to the beach, look at the ocean, go on a hike, go into the mountains, look at the trees," the Chosen Family star tells PEOPLE. And Graham's favorite way to stay in shape? "I like going on yoga retreats because, to be honest, I love just being by the ocean," she says. "So, anytime I'm at the ocean, I just feel happier." When Graham turned 50 back in 2020, she told PEOPLE she was focusing on maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle and was all about 'feeling good from the inside out.' 'I love yoga, I mediate,' she said at the time. 'I do affirmations every day because, like everyone, I'm afraid of getting older.' "The culture will try to tell you, 'Now's the time to feel bad about yourself.' I say, 'Now's the time to feel even better,' " she added. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Why Heather Graham Revealed Her Family Rift: 'Not Pretending That Everything Is Always Fantastic' (Exclusive) In a separate interview with PEOPLE last year, Graham hit back against the societal message that women are undesirable or disposable in their 50s, insisting she doesn't buy into that notion. "It's sort of deciding that you're sexy, even if you know that the culture is trying to tell you whatever it's trying to tell you," she said. "It's just deciding that you feel fabulous and that you look amazing." In 2023, Graham shared that as she's gotten older, she's embraced a more holistic perspective on life — and as a result, her career has become "secondary." "I was super ambitious as a younger person, but my most important goal is to enjoy my life," she explained in an interview with PEOPLE. "It's so much more fulfilling than trying so hard to be somewhere in your career." Added Graham: "Of course, I still am ambitious, but whenever I can really relax and get into a place of gratitude, then I feel like I really can enjoy all the good things in my life, which I have a lot." Read the original article on People
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05-04-2025
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Sierra Club Hosts Annual 2025 Trail Blazers Ball
'In Nature, nothing exists Alone' – Rachel Carson The Sierra Club hosted its annual Trail Blazers Ball, honoring notable figures such as Dr. Jane Goodall, Bill Nye, William Shatner, Quannah ChasingHorse, Jessica Sarowitz, Josh and Rebecca Tickell, and Wawa event, which took place at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, brought together artists, activists and environmentalists to recognize and honor those on the frontlines of environmental leadership and Sierra Club is an environmental organization, which works to promote clean energy, wildlife protection, among other conservation efforts. The organization is led by Executive Director Ben Jealous, who was the former youngest president of the evening featured an acoustic performance of 'Viva La Vida,' from Coldplay's Chris Martin. Martin also performed an original song, dedicated to Dr. Goodall, from the perspective of the chimpanzees, thanking her for her work. Dr. Goodall even showed Martin how a female chimpanzee greets another male. Other performances included indie duo Aly & AJ as well as the harmonica virtuoso Frédéric Yonnet, whose rendition of Tears for Fears' 'Everyone Wants to Rule the World' was captivating on his harmonica. Goodall, founder of the Goodall Institute and world-renowned activist, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to protect the wildlife habitat of chimpanzees and her work to conserve the natural world.'My hope lies in the energy and commitment of young people around the world once they understand the problems and we empower them to take action,' said Goodall after receiving the award to a standing an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer and philanthropist, received the Visionary Award. The award honors individuals for creating a legacy of environmental the award virtually, Shatner emphasizes urgency of climate change action. 'We must extend all of our efforts to save the planet with the Sierra Club,' said Shanter. 'We must take responsibility for this beautiful oasis for future generations.'Other event attendees included actress Heather Graham, actor and musician Cheyenne Branscum, activist and actress Kristin Bauer, actress, Amber Midthunder, and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, among other notable guests. View the 8 images of this gallery on the original article Get the latest news delivered to your inbox daily! Sign up for Los Angeles Magazine's The Daily Brief below or click here.
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06-03-2025
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Goodall, Shatner to receive environmentalist awards from Sierra Club
Jane Goodall and William Shatner are set to receive honors from the Sierra Club, the major environmental group said Thursday, at a time when climate and conservation protections are being drastically rolled back in the United States. Primate researcher Goodall and "Star Trek" actor Shatner, both renowned activists, will be recognized at a star-studded Los Angeles fundraising gala on April 2 which aims to spotlight environmental concerns at a critical moment. "We do not have the luxury of waiting for action on climate change and environmental justice as communities grapple with the crisis on a daily basis. The choices we make today will shape the future of our planet and our communities," Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club, told AFP. US President Donald Trump, who has called climate change a "scam," recently pulled Washington out of the landmark Paris Agreement for a second time, expanded domestic oil drilling, and signed executive orders to slow the transition to electric vehicles. Government agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have been targeted for mass layoffs. Goodall will receive the Sierra Club Lifetime Achievement Award "for her inspiring dedication to protect chimpanzees and conserving the natural world." Shatner will collect a Visionary Award "for using his platform to raise awareness about the climate crisis." Other honorees at the 2025 Trail Blazers Ball, which brings activists and environmentalists together with celebrities, include Indigenous climate activist and fashion model Quannah Chasinghorse. The Sierra Club boasts millions of members and supporters, and is the oldest US environmental group -- formed in 1892. Most scientists agree that climate change currently underway differs from natural cycles of the past. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says it is indisputably attributable to human activity, and in particular to the burning of fossil fuels, especially since the end of the 19th century. amz/hg/sst
