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Actor Gene Hackman, 94, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 62, seen on first public outing together in 21 years

  2024-04-25 pagesixLeah Bitsky19540
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They’re still going strong! Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, made a rare appearance on Thursday when they stepp

Actor Gene Hackman, 94, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 62, seen on first public outing together in 21 years

They’re still going strong!

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, made a rare appearance on Thursday when they stepped out for their first public outing together in 21 years.

The “French Connection” actor, 94, and Arakawa, 62, enjoyed an early dinner at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe, N.M., according to exclusive photos obtained by Page Six.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were spotted out together for the first time in more than two decades Thursday. SplashNews
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The couple grabbed an early dinner at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe, N.M. SplashNews
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
They appeared to be in a good mood during the rare outing. SplashNews
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hackmen held onto his wife’s arm as he left the eatery. SplashNews

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Hackman was seen holding onto his much younger wife’s arm with one hand and using his other hand to lean on his walking cane.

The couple appeared in good spirits as Arakawa assisted her husband out of the casual restaurant.

Hackman looked cozy in a gray fleece vest layered over a plaid button-down.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He also used a walking cane. SplashNews
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Academy Award-winning actor was dressed casually in a vest and cargo pants. SplashNews
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hackman wore comfortable shoes. SplashNews

He also wore olive green cargo pants and lace-up hiking boots to provide a sturdy step for the Hollywood legend. He also wore a beige baseball cap and sunglasses on his head.

Meanwhile, the classical pianist wore a colorful Western-style paisley-print shirt, jeans and brown suede boots.

She accessorized the look with dangly earrings and carried a navy jacket in her free hand.

Gene Hackma at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He also stayed under the radar in a beige cap. SplashNews
Gene Hackma at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
His gray hair poked out from under his hat. SplashNews
Gene Hackma at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
His mustache matched his white locks. SplashNews
Gene Hackma at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He wore sunglasses on his hat. SplashNews

That same day, Hackman was also spotted hitting a convenience store, where he picked up a hot cup of coffee and an apple pie.

The last time the lovebirds were seen in public together was when they walked the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards in 2003.

Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
His wife wore a cool western-style paisley top and boots. SplashNews
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She also wore brown boots and fun earrings. SplashNews
Gene Hackman at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hackman was also spotted running into a convenience store solo. SplashNews
Gene Hackman at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He treated himself to a cup of coffee and apple pie. SplashNews
Gene Hackman at Pappadeaux's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He was spotted doing yard work at his Santa Fe home in March 2023. SplashNews

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The “Bonnie and Clyde” star retired from his acting career the next year and has been laying low in Santa Fe ever since.

The reclusive two-time Oscar winner materialized for the first time in years when he was spotted looking in tip-top shape while doing yard work in March 2023.

Hackman and Arakawa initially met when she worked part-time at a Los Angeles gym that he used to frequent, according to the New York Times.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa at the 2003 Golden Globes.
The couple haven’t been photographed together since appearing at the 2003 Golden Globes. WireImage
Gene Hackman in an old photo.
Hackman retired from acting in 2004. NFL
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa in 1991.
The lovebirds have been married since 1991. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

They tied the knot in 1991 and live together in their rustic Southwestern-style Santa Fe ranch, which was featured in Architectural Digest.

While the private couple never welcomed any children together, Hackman shares three adult children — Christopher, 64, Elizabeth, 61, and Leslie, 57 — with his ex-wife, Faye Maltese

Hackman and his first wife were married for 30 years until their divorce in 1986.

(By/Leah Bitsky)
 
 
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