Morgan Freeman, 87, rarely shows up for dinner at Giorgio Baldi’s in Santa Monica

Morgan Freeman, 87, made a rare public appearance on Nov. 24, 2024, dining at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica. The Oscar-winning actor, known for his iconic roles in films such as The Shawshank Redemption and Million Dollar Baby, kept his look casual yet sophisticated in a check shirt, dark trousers and a baseball cap. Freeman also wore a cream-colored compression glove, a reminder of the nerve damage from a car accident in 2008. The actor has openly discussed his condition, explaining in a 2012 interview with Esquire that the glove helps manage fibromyalgia pain in his arm.

Although Freeman keeps a low profile publicly, his career remains active. In 2024, he starred in My Dead Friend Zoe and Gunner, with an exciting return in 2025 for Now You See Me 3. Freeman will reprise his role alongside a star-studded cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson and others. Filming for the third film was completed in November, with the film set to hit theaters in 2025.

Outside of his latest film projects, Freeman continues to share meaningful moments with close friends, including Clint Eastwood. The two actors, who have collaborated on several films, were recently seen together at the 2024 Monterey Jazz Festival, where Freeman presented Eastwood with the first Clint Eastwood Award for Cultural Leadership. Freeman praised his longtime friend for his musical talents, calling him a “true musician.”

Freeman’s rare outing at Giorgio Baldi underscores his enduring presence in Hollywood, even as he enjoys a quieter life compared to his earlier public years. Despite his reduced visibility, Freeman remains a celebrated figure in both the entertainment industry and the public.