Gene Hackman is one of the greatest actors of all time, and a nice guy, too.
The 94 year two time Oscar winner wisely retired from Hollywood more two decade sago. He knew when to say goodbye.
But Hackman’s graciousness wasn’t enough this week for the New York Post to leave him alone. They grabbed pictures of him –obtained by Splash News — getting gas and coffee in Santa Fe and criticized him for his sartorial choices.
The Post complained that he looked the same — maybe wearing the same clothes — as he did when he was spotted in the same place four weeks ago. (Maybe the gas station people are selling pictures?)
Fans on Twitter, aka X, were outraged. So am I. ‘Leave this man alone!’ was the consensus. One witty Tweeter observed that maybe Hackman had discovered a way to wash clothes and use them again! (LOL.)
Last week, I read nasty tabloid items about Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty, who are in their late 80s. They, like Robert Redford, have withdrawn from the scene. All of them owe us NOTHING. They gave and gave and gave. Indeed, leave them alone.
As for Hackman, I’m thrilled to see that at 94 he’s up and walking, and driving, and pumping gas. Good for him! Give him a standing ovation, even if he’s not wearing Prada! He looks great! We’re lucky to have him.
PS I’d like to see what they’re wearing in the NY Post newsroom these days.
