With a career spanning over six decades and nearly 100 iconic roles, this legendary actor is hailed as one of Hollywood’s finest talents. At 87 years old, the Los Angeles-born star has earned two Academy Awards, in 1980 and 1989. But who is this beloved figure, recently spotted in New York with a transformation so striking that he was nearly unrecognizable? It’s none other than Dustin Hoffman!
The renowned actor, seemingly aiming to stay low-key, appeared with a thick beard, dressed casually in a blue button-up shirt, black jeans, white sneakers, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. His wife, Lisa Hoffman, whom he married in 1980, was not accompanying him during this outing. The couple shares four children: Jacob, Rebecca, Maxwell, and Ali. They tied the knot in 1980 after a long-standing connection between their families.
Interestingly, Lisa first met Dustin when she was just 10 years old, and he was 27, at a family barbecue. Their families were close, with Lisa’s grandmother being friends with Dustin’s mother. At the gathering, the Tootsie star charmed Lisa and her younger brother with his humor and piano playing, even getting Lisa to dance.
Years later, when Lisa was 22 and Dustin was 38—fresh from his divorce from his first wife, Anne Byrne—they reconnected at her grandfather’s funeral. A first date followed, leading to a relationship that has stood the test of time.
Lisa often speaks fondly of their enduring marriage. In an interview with Closer, she said, “They say one year in Hollywood feels like seven years anywhere else—so multiply that by seven.” She added that after more than four decades together, their bond has only deepened, and they are “more in love than ever.” Prior to Lisa, Dustin was married to Anne Byrne from 1969 to 1980, and they had two daughters, Karina (57) and Jenna (53).
Reflecting on her childhood meeting with Dustin, Lisa once shared, “After we started dating, my grandmother reminded me that I had told her, ‘I hope he waits for me because I want to marry him.’” And as fate would have it, that’s exactly what happened. Lisa attributes their long-lasting relationship to commitment and effort, saying, “I knew when I married Dasti that my life would involve constant travel, and we’ve worked hard to make it work.”
