Shirley Jones has officially turned 91, and her family and friends are celebrating the milestone in a way that reflects the warmth and admiration she has inspired throughout her career. Her son, Shaun Cassidy, also celebrated his mother’s birthday on social media by sharing a touching birthday message, expressing his deep love and admiration for her.
Beyond her career, Shirley has led a life filled with love and family, and this is evident in the love and honor that surrounds her. The Partridge Family star marked her birthday on March 31, and Shaun shared a post on Instagram, where other fans sent their birthday messages and expressed their love for his mother.
Shirley Jones celebrates 91st birthday with new photo
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Shaun Cassidy could not hide his happiness on his mother’s birthday. Alongside a photo of Shirley smiling in front of a beautifully decorated cake, he wrote, “Took mom out to lunch to celebrate her 91st trip around the sun, though I’ve often felt like the sun spins around her. Happy Birthday Mom!” The post resonated with fans, who flooded the comments with well-wishes.
Among those who joined in the celebration were celebrities like Nancy Sinatra, Bernie Taupin, and Kate Flannery, who left heartfelt messages for the 91-year-old. Shirley’s son Patrick also expressed his love in a separate tribute, writing, “She’s 91 today, and our family is so grateful she is with us all to celebrate.” Shaun also took a trip down memory lane, sharing a photo from the set of The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (1963), where Shirley starred alongside Ron Howard and Glenn Ford. The image was a subtle reminder of her career, which has spanned decades and touched the lives of countless people.
Rise to fame
Shirley Jones first rose to fame with her film debut in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! (1955), where she played the role of Laurey Williams. She won an Oscar for her performance as a prostitute in the 1960 movie Elmer Gantry.
She married actor Jack Cassidy in 1956, and they had three sons, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan, before divorcing in 1975. She later wedded Marty Ingels, whom she married in 1977 and remained with until his passing in 2015.