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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.
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.comHackman 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 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.
Hackmen held onto his wife’s arm as he left the eatery. SplashNews.com He also used a walking cane. SplashNews.com The Academy Award-winning actor was dressed casually in a vest and cargo pants. SplashNews.comThat same day, Hackman was also spotted hitting a convenience store, where he picked up a hot cup of coffee and an apple pie.
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His wife wore a cool western-style paisley top and boots. 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.comWant more celebrity and pop culture news?
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The “Bonnie and Clyde” star retired from his acting career the next year and has been laying low in Santa Fe ever since.
The reclusive two-time Oscar winner materialized for the first time in years when he was spotted looking in tip-top shape while doing yard work in March 2023.
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 ImagesThey tied the knot in 1991 and live together in their rustic Southwestern-style Santa Fe ranch, which was featured in Architectural Digest.
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.