So, there I was, scrolling through Netflix the other night, and I stumbled upon "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore." You know, that 1974 gem with Ellen Burstyn and Kris Kristofferson. I was all set to dive into a bit of nostalgia, when suddenly, I thought to myself, "Hey, isn't that Diane Ladd playing Ellen's mother?" And that's when it hit me. I had no idea how old Diane Ladd was when she passed away. Did she? I mean, she's still here, thank goodness, but it got me thinking. How old was she in that movie, and how old is she now?
Diane Ladd in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore"
Well, let's rewind to 1974. Diane Ladd was 37 when she played the role of Flo, Ellen's mother. Now, that's a good decade younger than the character she was playing. I mean, kudos to her for pulling off a convincing older woman at such a young age, right?
But here's the thing, folks. Diane Ladd wasn't just playing a convincing older woman; she was winning at it. She earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for that role. I mean, can you believe it? She was just 37, and she was already making waves in Hollywood.
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Diane Ladd Today
Now, fast forward to today. Diane Ladd is still going strong. She's 85 years young, and she's not showing any signs of slowing down. I mean, have you seen her recent work? She's been in "Jurassic World: Dominion" and "Lady in the Lake" recently. The woman is a force to be reckoned with, I tell you.
So, there you have it. Diane Ladd was 37 when she played Ellen's mother in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore." And today, she's 85 and still kicking ass. Isn't that something? I don't know about you, but I'm inspired. Here's to hoping we're all still making waves at 85.
