Jane Seymour Discusses Aging and Career Milestones
Jane Seymour demonstrates that age truly is just a number.
While attending the AARP Annual Adult Film Awards in Beverly Hills, the 74-year-old actress spoke with Fox News Digital about her perspective on aging and what keeps her feeling confident as the years go by.
“To start with, I do my own hair and makeup,” she said, laughing. “I consider the clothes I wear, eat healthily, and I’m never on any extreme diets. I feel really happy and grateful to be alive.”
She went on, “I’m thankful for having a fulfilling career and working alongside wonderful people I truly love. Honestly, I feel like I’m in my prime right now.”
“I can hardly keep up with everything I have going on. It’s quite overwhelming,” she admitted. “But I’m lucky to have the energy to juggle it all. Just feeling grateful here.”
“I never anticipated being this active at my age,” she added.
Originally from the UK, Seymour’s career spans over five decades across film, television, and publishing.
She gained fame in the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die, where she portrayed the character Solitaire opposite Roger Moore.
Seymour continued to star in a variety of films and shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including the beloved 1980 film “Somewhere in Time.”
In 1982, she received her first award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Made for Television thanks to her role in the 1981 miniseries East of Eden.
She became especially well-known for her portrayal of Dr. Michaela Quinn on the popular series “Doctor Quinn, Medicine Woman,” which aired from 1993 to 1998 and won its second Golden Globe Award in 1996.
Since then, she’s continued to find steady work in a range of projects while also exploring roles as a producer and screenwriter.
In 2010, Seymour established the nonprofit Open Hearts Foundation. The organization supports charities that help others turn challenges into positive change.
Currently, she is filming the fifth season of the Acorn TV mystery series Harry Wilde, of which she is also an executive producer. The new season is set to be released later this year. Moreover, she’s co-producing a film adaptation of Chrissy Cashman’s novel The Truth About Horses, expected to come out in 2023.
In a recent chat, Seymour revealed she’s been offered a role in a significant feature film likely to be shot in Australia this year.
Additionally, she mentioned she is working on an autobiography, due for release next year, having authored several self-help books already.
Reflecting on her journey, Seymour found it “really hard” to choose a favorite project.
“It’s like picking a favorite child,” she noted. “But if I had to, I’d say the miniseries War and Remembrance, which dealt with my parents surviving World War II, meant a lot to me. It was a big deal to recreate that story at a real location with survivors. And of course, there’s Dr. Quinn, which was magical, and Somewhere in Time was perhaps the happiest film experience I’ve had. Then there was [the 2005 comedy] Wedding Crashers.”
“Honestly, the best part about Wedding Crashers was that it opened the door for me to explore comedy. I probably should have ventured into that earlier,” she added with a chuckle.
Looking ahead, Seymour will celebrate her 75th birthday on February 15th. When discussing plans for the day, she said, “There’s a lot in the works. Nothing solid has been announced, but we’re planning a significant two-day celebration for the Open Hearts Foundation. That should be exciting.”
“I don’t even quite know when my actual birthday is anymore,” she joked. “It tends to rain a lot, and it’s so close to Valentine’s Day. Maybe we can celebrate officially on a sunnier day, kind of like how the Queen of England chose her birthday!”
The AARP’s annual Adult Film Awards honor films and performances that resonate particularly with audiences aged 50 and older.
Last year, Seymour presented the award for best documentary to “Superman: The Christopher Reeve Story,” a tribute to her late friend and co-star from “Somewhere in Time.”
She reflected on what distinguishes the AARP Adult Film Awards from other ceremonies: “I think it’s special because it showcases people who have been in this industry for 50, 60 years and are still growing and improving. We are the audience. We’re the ones making movies for our generation, and I’m really glad they’re letting us do that too.”
