With a career that has spanned more than six decades and nearly 100 iconic roles, this legendary actor is celebrated as one of Hollywood’s greatest talents. At 87 years old, the Los Angeles-born star has earned cinema’s most prestigious accolade—the Academy Award—twice, in 1980 and 1989. But who is this celebrated figure, recently spotted in New York, looking so different that he was almost unrecognizable? It’s none other than Dustin Hoffman!

The acclaimed actor, seemingly aiming to blend in, appeared with a thick beard, dressed in a relaxed blue button-up shirt, black jeans, white sneakers, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. His wife, Lisa Hoffman, whom he married in 1980, was not with him during this outing. Dustin and Lisa share four children: Jacob, Rebecca, Maxwell, and Ali. The couple exchanged vows in 1980 after a long-standing connection through their families.

Interestingly, Lisa first met Dustin when she was just 10 years old, and he was 27, at a family barbecue. Their families were close, as Lisa’s grandmother was friends with Dustin’s mother. During that gathering, the Tootsie star charmed Lisa and her younger brother with his humor and piano skills, even coaxing Lisa to dance.

Years later, when Lisa was 22 and Dustin was 38—freshly divorced from his first wife, Anne Byrne—they reconnected at her grandfather’s funeral. A first date soon followed, sparking a relationship that has remained strong ever since.

Lisa often reflects on their enduring marriage with affection. In an interview with Closer, she shared, “They say one year in Hollywood feels like seven years anywhere else—so multiply that by seven.” She added that after more than four decades together, their bond has only grown stronger, and they are “more in love than ever.” Before marrying Lisa, Dustin was wed to Anne Byrne from 1969 to 1980. The couple had two daughters together, Karina (57) and Jenna (53).

Recalling her childhood encounter with Dustin, Lisa once said, “After we started dating, my grandmother reminded me that I had told her, ‘I hope he waits for me because I want to marry him.’” And as fate would have it, that’s exactly what happened. Lisa credits their lasting relationship to dedication and effort, stating, “I knew when I married Dasti that my life would involve constant travel, and we’ve worked hard to make it work.”