Gene Hackman, 94, recently made a rare public appearance with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, causing quite a stir among fans. Observers couldn’t help but comment on his noticeably frail appearance, with many saying he looked unrecognizable.
Hackman, who has been retired for years, stepped out wearing a checkered button-down shirt under a gray vest and green-gray cargo pants. He completed his look with a cap and sunglasses. Though he was walking, he used a cane in one hand and held onto his wife with the other. This outing was particularly notable as it was their first public appearance together in over two decades.
Gene Hackman in “The French Connection” | Source: Getty Images
The legendary actor’s appearance quickly became a hot topic on social media, with many fans expressing their thoughts on his changed look. Comments ranged from concern to disbelief, with some fans saying, “It’s sad to see him aged,” and others noting, “That doesn’t look like him at all.” Another fan added, “I love him, but I never would’ve recognized him,” highlighting the surprise at his transformation. One particularly poignant remark stated, “It looks like the wind could take him away,” pointing to his evident frailty.
