Veteran actress Jacqueline Bisset, who rose to prominence in the 1970s and is known for her close friendship with Angelina Jolie's late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, has been noted for her ageless appearance at 81. Bisset recently surfaced in Los Angeles, maintaining a slender figure attributed to her long-standing adherence to a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Bisset began her acting career in the 1960s, appearing in films alongside Hollywood legends such as Audrey Hepburn, Steve McQueen, and Frank Sinatra. Her role in the 1967 film 'Two for the Road' marked her Hollywood debut. By the late 1960s, she had featured in 'The Detective' with Sinatra and 'Bullitt' alongside Steve McQueen.
The 1970s saw Bisset achieve sex symbol status, particularly after her role in the 1977 adventure film 'The Deep.' In the movie, a scene featuring her bra-less in a white T-shirt while swimming became a pop culture moment. Bisset has previously expressed her dismay over this exposure, attempting to prevent the scene from being shown.
Despite her pinup image in the United States, Bisset cultivated a more critically acclaimed career in France, working with directors like François Truffaut and starring alongside actors such as Isabelle Huppert and Jean-Paul Belmondo. Her role in Truffaut's 1973 film 'Day for Night' was a significant breakthrough in France.
Her friendship with French actress Marcheline Bertrand led to Bisset becoming the godmother to Bertrand's daughter, Angelina Jolie. Bisset was pictured with Jolie in recent years.
Bisset's dedication to a healthy lifestyle began after contracting Epstein-Barr virus at age 40. Her diet emphasizes steamed vegetables, with spinach, endive, and broccoli being staples. She has described her eating habits as a form of 'grazing' on vegetables throughout the day, often with a light vinaigrette. While she limits fruit and carbohydrates, she ensures nutrient intake from dark green vegetables. Her occasional indulgence includes mayonnaise on wholewheat bread.
Regarding exercise, Bisset has shared that at age 70, she maintained a routine involving several miles on the treadmill, followed by rowing and weight training. She has spoken about her belief that diet and maintaining a clean internal body contribute significantly to well-being as one ages.
Bisset's career has spanned decades, with notable roles in 'Murder on the Orient Express' (1974), 'Class' (1983) where she starred opposite Rob Lowe, and the 1995 French thriller 'La Cérémonie' for which she received a César nomination. She also appeared in the 2014 film 'Welcome to New York,' which dramatized the Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal. Currently, she is involved in a film titled 'Shelter Me,' which explores AI and COVID-19 and reunites her with Nick Nolte.
Though Bisset has never married, she has had several notable relationships, including with Nick Nolte, who wrote about their affair during the filming of 'The Deep.' She has expressed a pragmatic view on marriage, emphasizing personal happiness and avoiding relationships that might be overwhelming.
