For Dyan Cannon, age has always been a playful subject. That humor carried through during her recent trip to Washington, D.C., when the 88-year-old actress was denied entry to the White House. The Secret Service noticed a discrepancy on her passport, tied to a decision she made decades ago.
Cannon was traveling with friends and co-hosts of her new podcast, God’s Table: Kym Douglas, Tracey Bregman, and Christine Avanti-Fischer. Their sightseeing tour turned into a comedy of errors when the group filmed the lighthearted moment. Instead of embarrassment, Cannon laughed as her friends teased her about the age mix-up.
Dyan Cannon Explains Her Age Secret
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In the video, Dyan Cannon grinned as Douglas explained, “We can’t get in because someone lied about their age.” Cannon then admitted, “Years ago, here’s the thing, I lied about my age on my passport.” Her honesty turned the moment into entertainment.
According to Fox News, she reposted the clip to her own social media, joking, “And I’d do it again.” In her caption, she added, “It’s nobody’s business what the number is they’ve pinned on me … no matter what number they put next to me, there’s one thing that never changes … I WUV WU.” Her response reminded fans of the humor and resilience that have defined her career.
A Legendary Career And Personal Life
The incident also drew attention back to the legacy of Dyan Cannon. She began on television in the 1950s and made her Broadway debut in 1962. Her breakthrough came in 1969 with Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. Later, she became the first woman to earn nominations for both acting and producing.
Cannon’s personal life has been just as notable. She married Cary Grant in 1965, and they welcomed a daughter, Jennifer, before divorcing three years later. She later married Stanley Fimberg, though that union ended in 1991. Over the years, Cannon has remained open about love and relationships. Even now, she speaks with warmth and humor, showing that age is truly only a number.