Shirley MacLaine, 92, sends her love to ‘Sweet Charity’ fans in rare video

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Key points

• MacLaine starred in the 1969 musical comedy as Charity Hope Valentine, a taxi dancer at a Times Square dance hall.
• Shirley MacLaine sent her love to fans ahead of a screening of her 1969 film "Sweet Charity" in the Hamptons.
• MacLaine's role was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy and a Laurel Award for top female comedy performance.
• "I started my dance training at age 3 and stopped at about 67, " she informed Residents in April 2024.
• While leaving lunch in Malibu, California, the "Terms of Endearment" star was last seen in April, days before her 92nd birthday.

"Hi, Southampton Playhouse. Wish I could be with you, " the 92-year-old actress remarked in a video message posted on Instagram.

"I would like to see 'Sweet Charity' again. Now, while you're watching it, remember how hard we worked, " she continued of the classic movie. It the Southampton Playhouse on Long Island will show on Aug. 25 at 7.pm. ET.

"And between you and me, it didn't do very well, so I hope you guys like it, " MacLaine quipped.

In practice, the Oscar winner signed off her message by saying, "Much love, " and blowing a kiss to her fans.

Social media users took to comments to share how excited they were to see MacLaine still doing well.

"Oh my goodness! A message from a living legend! ❤️, " wrote one user.

"Bravo to Shirley MacLaine! One of the last of the great stars from the 1950's. I have loved her plenty of great films and characters ❤️, " went on another. "Shirley! ❤️🙌 looking amazing darling!" commented a third netizen. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily.

Though the Bob Fosse-directed film was published to mixed reviews from critics, it was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Score of a Musical Picture.

At the time, MacLaine held on to a companion's arm as she exited the restaurant.

And in March, the Golden Globe winner was snapped enjoying a plate of oysters and a beer in Malibu. MacLaine previously credited her longevity to her long dance history.

"I started my dance training at age 3 and stopped at about 67, " she informed Residents in April 2024. "It taught me discipline, loving music, working with people and dealing with pain."

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