Warren Beatty, the handsome Hollywood icon, has become a recluse in recent years, avoiding public appearances and turning down offers to travel. Last year, as his wife Annette Bening was marking their youngest daughter, Ella’s Broadway debut in New York City, Beatty made the unusual decision to stay at home, fueling concern for his health.
While Bening, beaming backstage with pride, took part in the special night, Beatty’s absence drew raised eyebrows, especially as the event marked a significant milestone for their daughter. It was clear that the health of the legendary actor could be more precarious than many had thought.
What is Warren Beatty doing now?
Even though traveling is not an option for him anymore, Beatty is still mentally active and keeps up with the news. Despite his reclusive lifestyle, the actor is still in touch with his family and stays informed about the world.
He continues to read major newspapers like The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times and Hollywood trade journals. He still maintains a very high passion for activism and easily becomes upset over politics and world matters. In 2022, he took a step back from the limelight entirely and focused on his private life.
Warren Beatty’s Hollywood journey
Warren Beatty has had a decades-long Hollywood career and is widely regarded as one of the most influential people in the industry. He began in the 1960s and is perhaps best remembered for his role in the classic 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, where he starred alongside Faye Dunaway. The movie was groundbreaking when it came out, and Beatty’s portrayal of Clyde Barrow made him a household name.
Then, he created a series of extremely acclaimed films, some of which include McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), The Parallax View (1974), and Shampoo (1975). Nevertheless, his actual mastery was seen in Reds (1981), which he wrote, directed, and performed in. It got him several Academy Award nominations and established him as a front-line actor as well as a director.