“You can live your dreams—at any age!”

Known for her memorable roles in films like Nebraska and About Schmidt and fan-favorite TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and Mom, June Squibb has delighted audiences for decadesbut she didn't land her lead Hollywood role until she was 94. Here, June talks about finding confidence and following your joys at every stage

- DEBORAH EVANS PRICE

After seven decades of lighting up stage and screen, Academy Award-nominated actress June Squibb has built a full and meaningful life as a fan-favorite performer, wife and mother.

But June isn't one to look backward—or to slow down.

"I've constantly had my eye on the future, even as a kid," she tells Woman's World. "I still do that. I think of my life like, What's happening now? What's coming up?"

June launched her career in the iconic Broadway musical Gypsy in 1959 and has since appeared in dozens of memorable TV shows and blockbuster films including Meet Joe Black and Scent of a Woman. In 2024, at age 94, she landed her very first starring role in the film Thelma—and even performed her own stunts!

Her journey hasn’t been without challenges, but June credits her unstoppable spirit to her Illinois roots. Read on for June's keys to bliss and bravery each day.

Catch June in Eleanor the Great!

June is starring as the title character in Eleanor the Great, which hits theaters Sept. 26. The filmwhich is Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut-follows Eleanor, a woman who returns to New York to live with her daughter after her best friend/roommate dies. "I'm more like Eleanor than most people know," says June.