This legendary actor is widely recognized as one of the greatest talents in Hollywood, with a career spanning over six decades and nearly 100 unforgettable roles. At 87 years old, the Los Angeles-born star has won two Academy Awards—one in 1980 and another in 1989—cementing his place among the film industry’s elite. But who is this beloved figure, recently spotted in New York looking nearly unrecognizable? It’s none other than Dustin Hoffman!
The actor, attempting to blend in, was seen sporting a full beard, sunglasses, a baseball cap, black pants, white sneakers, and a loose blue shirt. He wasn’t accompanied by his wife, Lisa Hoffman, whom he married in 1980. Together, they have four children: Jacob, Rebecca, Maxwell, and Ali. The couple tied the knot after years of family connections, having first met at a family gathering in 1980.
A fun fact about their relationship: Lisa and Dustin’s families were close long before they became a couple. Dustin, who was 27 at the time, met Lisa, who was only 10, through his mother’s friendship with Lisa’s grandmother. During the cookout, Dustin charmed Lisa and her younger brother with his comedic talents and piano playing, even coaxing Lisa into dancing.
Years later, after Dustin had separated from his first wife, Anne Byrne, the two reconnected at Lisa’s grandfather’s funeral when Lisa was 22, and Dustin was 38. Their first date soon followed, sparking a romance that has lasted ever since.
Lisa often reflects fondly on their enduring marriage. “They say one year in Hollywood is like seven years anywhere else—so multiply that by seven,” she shared in an interview with Closer. She added that their love has only grown stronger over more than 40 years together. Before marrying Lisa, Dustin was married to Anne Byrne from 1969 to 1980, and they had two daughters: Jenna (53) and Karina (57).
Lisa recalls telling her grandmother years before they started dating, “I hope he waits for me because I want to marry him.” As fate would have it, Dustin did, and they went on to marry. Lisa fondly remembers, “I knew that marrying Dasti would mean a life of constant travel, but we’ve made it work.” She attributes the strength of their relationship to commitment and effort from both sides.
