Michael Caine and Shakira Baksh at the premiere of Gentlemen Burglars. (London, September 12, 2018) Getty Images:
Asked about his secrets to a “long and happy” life, the multi-award-winning comedian let in a few jokes, insisting he’s better off marrying a younger woman and wearing good sneakers.
in an interview with Mail on SundayOn Saturday, September 23, 90-year-old Michael Caine gave readers the keys to enjoying a “long and happy” life with a bit of a cheeky joke. “Stop eating between meals, wear good sneakers and marry a younger woman,” said the award-winning actor.
An actor known for his roles Interstellar, God’s work, the devil’s partor Tenet And Batman – he has about 160 films – he has been married to model Shakira Baksh for 50 years, married in 1973. He was 40 at the time. He, 26 years old. And even today they are separated by 14 years. The couple, who never left each other, had a daughter, Natasha, and three grandchildren, who also help them stay “young” at heart.
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Michael Caine and his wife Shakira outside a London brewery in 1987. Getty Images:
“Because as we age, we inevitably think about death, but as soon as we have grandchildren, our focus changes. Do you think about them? You want to live on because they are a part of you, and you want to live forever to see what they do with their lives. You just want to keep going,” he continued. As for the fact of wearing sports shoes, it first of all supports the back and helps “not to fall and hit the ground”.
His last film
Michael Caine is currently starring in the film The Great EscapeAlongside Glenda Jackson, who died aged 87 last June after filming wrapped, and Daniel Vitalis. In another recent interview with The Telegraph, the actor stated that this will certainly be his last film. “I was so happy to do it. I just loved the character of Bernie,” he explained, adding, however, that his age no longer allowed him to keep up with the rhythm of filming. “They gave me a really good cane and I was able to do scenes that needed it. I would only take one step and then collapse. But hey, just taking one step and that’s it, it’s not really possible.”
The Great EscapeScheduled to be released in the UK on October 6, the film follows the life and true story of British World War II veteran Bernard Jordan, played by Michael Caine.
Source: Le Figaro
