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Actor Gene Hackman, 94, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 62, seen on first public outing together in 21 years
By Leah Bitsky,
2024-03-29
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.
Hackman 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.
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.
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