Diane Cannon’s Age Creates a Hiccup at the White House
For Diane Cannon, who is 88, age carries a different meaning—not just a figure. Recently, she attempted to visit the White House, but the Secret Service denied her entry due to an inconsistency in her passport regarding her age, as she and her friends recounted in a social media video.
Cannon was in Washington, DC, with fellow actresses Kym Douglas and Tracey Bregman, along with television personality Christine Avanti-Fischer. The group intended to promote their new podcast, “God’s Table,” while also squeezing in some sightseeing. However, their plans hit a minor snag.
Cannon, who famously was married to actor Cary Grant, jokingly admitted she has “several” friends. Douglas, recording the moment, quipped about their failed tour setup, noting the presence of Secret Service and federal agents. “Someone lied about their age so we can’t get in,” she said.
Cannon chuckled as her companions teased her about the incident. “Listen,” she remarked, “A few years back, I lied about my age on my passport.” To which Douglas humorously replied, “Who wouldn’t, Diane?” Avanti-Fischer chimed in with a hopeful comment, suggesting, “When we enter, it’ll be a miracle of God.”
This light-hearted banter was shared initially through Douglas’s Instagram Stories, later getting reposted by Cannon herself, who added in the caption, “It’s not anyone’s business.” Bregman commented with affection, asking how she could also change her age.
Cannon’s career has spanned decades, beginning in the 1950s with various television appearances and her first Broadway show in 1962. She received critical acclaim for her role in “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice” in 1969, which earned her an Oscar nomination. In 1976, she made history by being the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for both acting and behind-the-camera work.
Besides her professional life, Cannon’s personal life has had its share of highlights. She was married to Cary Grant in 1965, with whom she had a daughter, Jennifer, before they divorced in 1968. She later married real estate investor Stanley Finberg in 1985, but their marriage ended in 1991.
Earlier this year, she mentioned to a publication that she is still dating and has a “very special” someone. Despite her age, she embraces her social life with enthusiasm and humor.
