Jane Seymour Embraces Aging with Confidence

Jane Seymour has once again demonstrated that age is merely a number. During an interview at the AARP Annual Adult Film Awards in Beverly Hills, the 74-year-old actress shared her thoughts on aging and the keys to her confidence over the years.

“First off, I do my own hair and makeup,” she remarked with a chuckle. “I put thought into my clothing choices, eat healthily, and I’m not following any extreme diets. Most importantly, I’m grateful and happy to be alive.”

Seymour expressed her appreciation for her career, saying, “I have a fantastic job and work with wonderful people that I genuinely love. I feel like we’re all in our prime right now.” She added, “Honestly, I have so much going on, I can hardly keep up. It’s a bit overwhelming, but I’m just thankful I have the energy to manage it all.”

“I never thought I’d be in this position at this stage of my life,” she reflected.

Originally hailing from the UK, Seymour’s career spans over five decades in film, television, and publishing. She first gained notoriety as Bond Girl Solitaire alongside Roger Moore in the 1973 film *To Live and Let Die.* Following that, she starred in numerous films and TV series during the ’70s and ’80s, including the beloved romantic drama *Somewhere in Time.* In 1982, she won her first award for Best Actress in a Television Miniseries for her role in the miniseries *East of Eden.*

Seymour became widely recognized for her portrayal of Dr. Michaela Quinn in the acclaimed series *Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,* which ran for six seasons from 1993 to 1998, winning a Golden Globe Award in 1996. Since then, she has kept busy with a variety of roles and has branched into producing and writing.

In 2010, she established the nonprofit Open Hearts Foundation, aiming to support charities that help individuals turn adversity into compassion and positive change.

Currently, Seymour is working on the fifth season of the mystery series *Harry Wilde* for Acorn TV, a project she also executive produces. This new season is set to premiere later this year. Additionally, she is co-producing a film based on Chrissy Cashman’s novel *The Truth About Horses,* slated for release in 2023.

In recent comments, Seymour mentioned she’s been offered a role in an exciting feature film to be shot in Australia this year. She’s also working on an autobiography, expected to be published next year, and reflected on her varied career with difficulty naming a single favorite project.

“It’s like asking me to pick a favorite child,” she noted. “However, the miniseries *War and Remembrance* holds special significance for me, as my parents survived World War II. It was impactful to recreate that experience alongside survivors. *Dr. Quinn* was magical, and shooting *Somewhere in Time* was probably the happiest experience I’ve had. And then there’s the comedy *Wedding Crashers*—that one opened the door for me to explore comedy more seriously.”

Jane is about to turn 75 on February 15th and discussed her plans for celebrating the milestone.

“Honestly, there are a lot of ideas floating around,” she mentioned. “While we haven’t finalized anything, we’re definitely thinking about a big two-day celebration for the Open Hearts Foundation, which would be fantastic.” She continued, “I never really know what the weather will be like. It tends to rain around my birthday, which is close to Valentine’s Day. Perhaps we can find a sunnier day to celebrate our official birthday, like the Queen of England once did.”

The AARP Adult Film Awards honor films that resonate particularly with adult audiences, especially those 50 and above. At last year’s event, Seymour presented the Best Documentary award to *Superman: The Story of Christopher Reeve,* a tribute to her late friend and co-star from *Somewhere in Time.*

In her discussion about the AARP Awards, Seymour reflected, “I think this event stands out because I get to meet and celebrate with people who have been in the industry for decades, still thriving and getting better. We’re the audience and the consumers, and it’s great that we’re making movies for our generation.”