Anson Williams, 77, Shares Shirtless Selfie and Message of Age Defiance
The 'Happy Days' star encouraged 'Boomers' to embrace self-care and vitality.
Anson Williams, 77, the actor best known for his role as Warren 'Potsie' Weber on the sitcom "Happy Days," recently surprised fans by sharing a shirtless mirror selfie on social media. The image, taken in his bathroom, showed the actor flexing his bicep and smiling, revealing a toned physique.
In a caption accompanying the photo, Williams, who starred in "Happy Days" from 1974 to 1984, emphasized the importance of self-care and declared he feels more vibrant now than he did three decades ago. "My yearly reminder to every Boomer: NEVER let anyone diminish us because of our age," he wrote. "I'm 77. More creative, healthier, busier, more curious — and more alive than I was at 40."
Williams attributed his current well-being to several factors, including a supportive partner, love, kindness, and adventure. He also urged his fellow "boomers" to practice discipline, advising them to "eat right, move, take care of yourself." He asserted that there are still "mountains worth climbing" and stressed the importance of "the absolute refusal to let anyone else decide my worth."
"We didn't come this far to become invisible. We came this far to become unstoppable," Williams stated. "We're not winding down. We're still winning — and we haven't even played our best hand yet."
The actor's post resonated with many fans who praised his appearance and thanked him for his motivational message. Some social media users commented that he was "looking great" and "looking pretty good."
Williams, who appeared in all 11 seasons of "Happy Days" alongside actors like Ron Howard and Henry Winkler, has also had a notable career as a director. He has helmed episodes for numerous television series, including "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Melrose Place," and "Star Trek: Voyager."
He recently directed his former "Happy Days" co-star Linda Purl in the off-Broadway production "Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness." The play is based on a memoir by Williams' wife, Sharon MaHarry, detailing her mother's mental health struggles. Williams married MaHarry in 2023.