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Shirley MacLaineis a living legend.
The actress catapulted into stardom near the end of Hollywood's Golden Age, winning aGolden Globefor New Star of the Year — Actress for her performance in anAlfred Hitchcock'sThe Trouble with Harry. She has since proved to be more than just the Next Big Thing, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest to ever do it with anOscar, anEmmy, twoBAFTA Awardsand a host of other accolades.
At 91, shestepped out at the Dance Hall of Fame's inaugural ceremony on Dec. 3to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award (which will henceforth be known as the Shirley MacLaine Lifetime Achievement Award).
See her life and career in photos, from her early days in the industry to her life today.
1934: Shirley MacLaine Is Born
Shirley MacLaine was born Shirley MacLean Beaty on April 24, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia.
1955: Shirley MacLaine Stars in 'The Trouble with Harry'
MacLaine made her film debut in Alfred Hitchcock'sThe Trouble with Harryin 1955. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.
1958: Shirley MacLaine Stars in 'Hot Spell'
MacLaine had a ball on the set of the 1958 dramaHot Spellopposite Shirley Booth andAnthony Quinn.
1958: Shirley MacLaine Stars Alongside Frank Sinatra in 'Some Came Running'
MacLaine earned her first Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for her role alongsideFrank SinatrainSome Came Running.
1959: Shirley MacLaine with Her Husband, Steve Parker, and Daughter, Sachi
MacLaine married businessman Steve Parker in 1954 and the pair welcomed their daughter, Sachi, in 1956. MacLaine and Parker divorced in 1982.
1960: Shirley MacLaine Reunites with Frank Sinatra in Can-Can
In 1960, MacLaine and Sinatra teamed up once again in the musical film,Can-Can.
1960: Shirley MacLaine Stars in The Apartment
MacLaine starred inThe ApartmentalongsideJack Lemmon, and the film was a resounding success. It was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, and MacLaine was up for Best Actress. She didn't win the Oscar, but took home a Golden Globe Award for her performance.
1961: Shirley MacLaine Stars in The Children's Hour with Audrey Hepburn and James Garner
In 1961, MacLaine starred inThe Children's HouroppositeAudrey Hepburn. She was nominated for another Golden Globe Award for her performance.
1963: Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon Make Their Marks
MacLaine and herThe Apartmentcostar Lemmon were honored with a hand and footprint ceremony outside the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in the early '60s.
1964: Shirley MacLaine Wins a Golden Globe
In 1964, MacLaine won another Golden Globe Award for her starring role inIrma la Douce.
1966: Shirley MacLaine with Brother Warren Beatty
MacLaine is the sister of fellow actorWarren Beatty. Here, the pair attend at a movie premiere together in 1966.
1967: Shirley MacLaine Arrives at the Premiere of 'Woman Times Seven'
MacLaine looked like the picture of glamour when she arrived at theWoman Times Sevenpremiere in 1967.
1969: Shirley MacLaine Stars in 'Sweet Charity'
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In 1969, MacLaine nabbed the titular role in the film version of the musicalSweet Charity. She was nominated for another Golden Globe Award for her performance.
1970: Shirley MacLaine Stars in 'Two Mules for Sister Sara' with Clint Eastwood
In 1970, MacLaine teamed up with Clint Eastwood for a Western:Two Mules for Sister Sara.
1976: Shirley MacLaine Performs in Her CBS Special 'Gypsy in My Soul'
MacLaine starred inGypsy in My Soulin 1976, and won an Emmy Award for outstanding variety special.
1976: Shirley MacLaine at the Opening of Her One-Woman Show, with Liza Minnelli
MacLaine got some support from palLiza Minnelliafter performing her one-woman show in 1976.
1983: Shirley MacLaine with Her New Book 'Out on a Limb'
In 1983, MacLaine releasedOut on a Limb. The book was adapted into a miniseries, in which MacLaine starred. It wouldn't be her last authorial adventure: MacLaine also wroteDancing in the Light(1985),It's All In The Playing(1987),My Lucky Stars(1995),Sage-ing While Age-ing(2008),I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions(2011) and more.
1983: Shirley MacLaine in 'Terms of Endearment'
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In 1983, MacLaine starred inTerms of EndearmentwithDebra WingerandJack Nicholson. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award ...
1984: Shirley MacLaine Wins an Academy Award
... and her first Oscar!
1989: Shirley MacLaine in 'Steel Magnolias'
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In 1989, MacLaine played the grumpy Ouiser inSteel Magnolias.The film also starred actressesSally Field,Julia Roberts,Olympia DukakisandDolly Parton.
1995: Shirley MacLaine in Concert in Paris
In 1995, the actress took to the stage once more, performing at Casino de Paris in the City of Love.
1996: Shirley MacLaine and Jack Nicholson in 'The Evening Star'
In 1996, over a decade after acting alongside him inTerms of Endearment, MacLaine reunited with Jack Nicholson inThe Evening Star.
1998: Shirley MacLaine Accepts the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes
In 1998, MacLaine was honored for her "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment" at the Golden Globes as a recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
2000: Shirley MacLaine in 'These Old Broads'
In 2000, MacLaine hit the small screen alongsideDebbie Reynolds,Elizabeth TaylorandJoan Collinsin Reynolds' series,These Old Broads.
2005: Shirley MacLaine at the Premiere of 'In Her Shoes'
MacLaine continued to grace the big screen, starring in films likeRumor Has It...andIn Her Shoes.
2008: Shirley MacLaine Supports Her Brother at the AFI Life Achievement Awards
In 2008, MacLaine was there to support her brother, Warren Beatty, as he was honored with at the AFI Life Achievement Awards. With them, Beatty's wife,Annette Bening.
2008: Shirley MacLaine with Nicole Kidman and Jane Fonda
In 2008, MacLaine,Nicole KidmanandJane Fondarubbed elbows atELLE's15th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute.
2010: Shirley MacLaine at the 'Valentine's Day' Premiere
MacLaine appeared in the 2010 ensemble movie,Valentine's Day.Here, she walks the red carpet with her costars, Julia Roberts andEmma Roberts.
2017: Shirley MacLaine at the Academy Awards
MacLaine continues to act. She has made appearances on TV shows likeDownton Abbey(2012 and 2013) andGlee(2014) as well as in films such asThe Last Word(2017) andWild Oats(2016). Most recently, she had a guest run onOnly Murders in the Building.
2025: Shirley MacLaine at the Dance Hall of Fame
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At the Dance Hall of Fame's inaugural ceremony, MacLaine made a rare awards show appearance to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Getting an award for dancing is the most important acknowledgement I could have," she said in her speech. "I went to [dance] class every day until in my sixties. I would have to say that dance, what I've learned being part of it is why I'm still here."
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