This legendary actor is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s finest, having portrayed around 100 unforgettable roles throughout a career that spans over six decades. At 87 years old, he has won the prestigious Academy Award twice, in 1980 and 1989. But who is this iconic figure who was recently spotted in New York, nearly unrecognizable? It’s none other than Dustin Hoffman.
The actor, seemingly attempting to remain low-key, appeared with a large beard, sunglasses, a baseball cap, black pants, white sneakers, and a relaxed blue button-up shirt. He was alone on this outing, without his wife, Lisa Hoffman, whom he wed in 1980. Together, Dustin and Lisa have four children—Jacob, Rebecca, Maxwell, and Ali. The couple’s relationship began long before their marriage, having known each other for years through their families.
An interesting fact about their connection is that they first met at a family cookout when Lisa was just 10 years old and Dustin was 27. Their families were close, with Dustin’s mother being friends with Lisa’s grandmother. At the cookout, the Tootsie star entertained Lisa and her younger brother with his humor and musical talent, even getting Lisa to dance.
Years later, they reconnected at Lisa’s grandfather’s funeral when she was 22 and Dustin was 38. At that time, he had recently separated from his first wife, Anne Byrne. After that reunion, they went on their first date, which marked the beginning of a lasting romance.
Lisa often reflects on their enduring relationship. In an interview with Closer, she shared, “They say one year in Hollywood feels like seven anywhere else—so multiply that by seven.” She went on to say that their love is stronger than ever after over four decades together. Before marrying Lisa, Dustin was married to Anne Byrne from 1969 to 1980, and they had two daughters, Jenna and Karina.
Lisa fondly recalled a memory from her early years with Dustin, saying, “My grandmother reminded me that I once told her, ‘I hope he waits for me because I want to marry him.’” And that’s exactly what happened. She added, “When I married Dasti, I knew my life would involve constant travel, but we’ve worked hard to make it work,” attributing their long-lasting love to effort and commitment.