Michael Caine has been entertaining crowds for more than sixty years now. Michael was born on March 14, 1933 in the neighborhood of Rotherhithe, London. He grew up in a poor home and started working at an early age to help support his family. In spite of the numerous obstacles he faced, he never gave up, and as a result, he is now considered to be one of the most well-liked and respected performers of his time.

Michael’s acting career had its start in the 1950s, when he made a few appearances on British television in supporting parts. Soon after, he began appearing in theatrical performances and quickly secured his first film roles. In spite of this, it was his performance as Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead in the film “Zulu” from 1964 that launched his career and placed him on the map. After that, he went on to appear in a number of critically acclaimed films, such as “Alfie,” “The Italian Job,” “Sleuth,” and “The Man Who Would Be King.” In recent years, he has had roles in a number of successful films, including “The Dark Knight” trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan and “Kingsman: The Secret Service.”

Michael’s performances are distinguished by his ability to portray a diverse array of personalities, ranging from affable and debonair to grittier and more serious roles. Because to his performances in “Hannah and Her Sisters” and “The Cider House Rules,” he has been nominated for a total of six Academy Awards and has won two of them. Throughout the course of his career, he has also been honored with a number of other prestigious awards, including two Golden Globes, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In recognition of his contributions to the field of theater, he was given a knighthood in the year 2000.

Michael has never lost his modesty and has never lost touch with reality, in spite of all of his success. Many up-and-coming actors cite him as a source of motivation due to his renowned work ethic and unwavering devotion to his craft.

Nevertheless, Michael admitted that he would not be where he is right now without the presence of one very special woman in his life who has remained by his side for the past half century regardless of the circumstances.

After getting a divorce from his first wife, the actress Patricia Haines, in 1958, Michael was able to find the love of his life the second time around. Shakira Caine (née Baksh), a Guyanese model and actress, has been his wife for the last half century. They tied the knot in January 1973. After seeing Shakira for the first time in a commercial for a well-known coffee company in the 1970s, Michael was instantly taken with her. He said during an appearance on “The Jonathan Ross Show” that he was willing to go to considerable measures in order to track her down, including the following:

“When I saw this woman on television, she was appearing in an advertisement, and I immediately fell in love with her. I had only observed her when I had the notion, ‘That’s the lady for me.’ I turned to my friend and said, ‘We’re going to Brazil in the morning, we’re going to find her.'”

He was taken aback when he found out that Shakira wasn’t Brazilian but rather Indian and that she resided in the area around Fulham Road in London.

On the other hand, it took some time for him to persuade Shakira to meet with him. He phoned her once a day for ten consecutive days before she consented to meet with him.

I obtained her phone number from the advertising agency. According to what he told People in 2018, she tried to get rid of me over the phone but was unsuccessful. As a result, she decided to come out with me and get rid of me in person.

During the same year, he gushed to Radio Times about Shakira, saying:

“It took me about eight minutes to realize that she was the one.” It took her two hours before she could say that she loved me. She ended up being the one who kept me alive.

Michael had been leading an unhealthy lifestyle as a film star before he met Shakira. Michael credits Shakira for his desire to become healthier, and he adds that he shed 30 pounds as a direct result of her support and encouragement.

“If it weren’t for her, I would have passed away a long time ago. According to what he told Express, “I used to drink an entire bottle of vodka every day and smoke several packs of cigarettes.”

Michael and Shakira have been happily married for half a century already, and they just celebrated their golden years together by celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in January 2023. These days, they are the proud grandparents of three young adults. Natasha is the only child that both of these people have together, although Caine also has another daughter from a prior marriage. Michael celebrated his 90th birthday in March of 2023 and stated that he is not as vivacious as he once was due to the spinal stenosis that he has developed, which limits his movement.

Following the release of his 2021 film “Best Sellers,” rumors began to circulate that he was going to retire. Caine was quoted as saying to People, “Strangely enough, it has turned out to be what is really my last part.” “Because I’ve been out of work for the past two years and I have a problem with my spine that makes my legs hurt.” Therefore, I have trouble walking very well.” In addition, he said in an interview with The Guardian, “I can’t walk and I can’t stand for very long and now I don’t know whether my bloody memory’s going,” and he went on to say, “My mind’s not as agile as it used to be.”

Michael relies on a cane these days, even when he’s out on a date, so that he can move about more easily. During the month of December 2021, the couple was seen having a night out at Langan’s Brasserie, which is located in Mayfair. In November of 2022, the happy couple was seen together for the first time at a pub in London. When Michael was out celebrating his wife’s 76th birthday in February 2023, the actor was seen for the first time using a wheeled walking frame rather than the cane that was more commonly associated with him.

In spite of the difficulties he is experiencing with his health, it is abundantly evident that the two remain as intertwined as they always have been. Michael once said, “We’re very happy in our own company,” and went on to say, “Shakira is the only person I’ve ever met who didn’t have a bad side.” There is not a negative aspect. It has turned out well.”

In 2018, he provided a concise summary of their relationship, saying, “We fell in love at first sight. Since 1970, our relationship can be summed up in two words: “love at first sight.”