These Longtime Celebrity Legends Are Currently Leading Lives No One Expected

Julie Christie became a defining face of 1960s cinema, combining intelligence, independence, and effortless glamour in Darling, Doctor Zhivago, Fahrenheit 451, and Far from the Madding Crowd. Her Oscar-winning work and willingness to choose unconventional projects made her far more than a symbol of Swinging London.

Now in her eighties, Christie remains one of cinema’s most private stars. She has largely stepped away from acting and public appearances, while her greatest performances continue to be restored, revisited, and introduced to new audiences. Enigmatic and fiercely independent, she preserved her mystery by never allowing fame to control her life.