Sally Jesse Raphael Shares Rare Retirement Photos

The well-known talk show host Sally Jesse Raphael recently posted a rare photo on Instagram, showing a significant change since her days on network television.

In an Instagram post on Friday, the original “Sally” host appeared with her signature bright red hair, wearing a black and white sundress alongside a green scarf. She playfully referred to her followers as “Raphaelites” and mentioned “serving the atmosphere of a yacht.”

In two more photos, the 90-year-old relaxed at the dock, tying her fiery red hair into a ponytail while donning a tie-dye t-shirt.

In one of her posts, Raphael expressed her hopes for a pleasant summer, saying, “I hope you enjoy your summer as much as I do.”

Another image showcased her enjoying oysters during the holidays, where she joked, “In New England, we enjoy some oysters… don’t you think these are aphrodisiacs?”

Back in February, she shared a glimpse of herself looking out a window, reveling in the lights of Paris.

Raphael’s famous talk show “Sally,” which was initially known as “Sally Jesse Raphael,” aired from 1983 to 2002, gaining notoriety for its engaging audience involvement and issue-focused discussions. In 1989, she won a Daytime Emmy for her outstanding hosting.

Her husband, Carl Soderland, who she was married to for 57 years, passed away in 2020. Raphael also has three foster children with her adopted son Jason and a daughter, Andrea, from her previous marriage to Andrew Vladimir; her second daughter, Allison, sadly died in 1992.

As she turned 90 in March, Raphael reflected on her lengthy television career, humorously stating, “It’s really funny to be 90 because if you dye your hair and don’t have veins in your legs, people say you look younger.” She noted the paradox that arises from being perceived as younger despite aging, though she finds it amusing.

“People always say ‘that cute old lady,’ so I think I’m cute again,” she remarked while sharing an Instagram photo of a recent outing.

She also contemplated the perks of reaching her senior years, reflecting on how perceptions of cuteness seem to return with age.