Sissy Spacek turned 74 in 2023 and left fans amazed by her timeless appearance at a recent event. Her stellar acting career has spanned decades, but she largely retreated from the spotlight during the 1980s.

Spacek has since spoken about why she left Los Angeles for a quiet life in the countryside, offering a glimpse into how she spent her days away from the Hollywood hustle.

Despite their initial doubts about marriage, they took the plunge. “Neither of us expected to stay married forever. In fact, we even opened a bank account and put $30 in it—the exact amount needed for a divorce,” Sissy humorously revealed. By 1991, Sissy’s routine was peaceful and predictable. She would rise early and go for a four-mile run through the countryside, before relaxing with a coffee on the back porch alongside Jack.

In 2024, at the age of 74, Spacek looked radiant as she attended the 96th Annual Academy Awards with Jack. Dressed in an elegant black outfit, she graced the red carpet, proving that her peaceful country lifestyle was doing wonders for her well-being.

“You look just like your mother!” one person commented, noting the striking resemblance between Sissy and her daughter. Schuyler also made Sissy a proud grandmother, sharing adorable photos of her daughters in a heartwarming 2018 Instagram post.

Schuyler has been candid about her personal challenges too. In March 2019, she openly discussed her struggle with endometriosis in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month. “I don’t usually share personal things here, but this matters. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and it’s important we talk about this ‘invisible illness,'” she shared in an emotional Instagram post.

Although Sissy stepped back from acting for a time, she made a comeback in 2001 and has continued to grace the screen since. She has successfully balanced her acting career with motherhood and grandmotherhood, remaining an adored figure in the entertainment world.