If you’ve ever wondered how Donna Mills looks this amazing at 84, well, let me tell you, it’s not just luck. A source exclusively told Closer that the former pin-up girl keeps her youthful spirit by staying active, eating clean, and savoring a glass or two of her own homemade wine. She avoids carbs like they're the enemy but makes sure to enjoy the finer things in life, like her Mandeville Wine.
Now, here’s the thing—everyone who sees her is blown away. They’re guessing she’s had some Botox or fillers, but the truth is, whatever she’s done has been super minimal. She still looks like the Donna Mills we all know and love from the '80s, just a little more polished.
From the Big Screen to Television Stardom
Donna Mills didn’t just wake up one day as a star. Her journey began back in 1967 when she made her big screen debut in the crime thriller The Incident. But it was her role opposite Clint Eastwood in the classic 1971 film Play Misty For Me that really put her on the map. That role gave her the credibility she needed to take on bigger parts in TV shows and made-for-television movies. By the time she landed a role on Knot’s Landing in 1979, she was a household name and would remain so for nearly a decade.
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Longevity in the Spotlight
Donna has always had her eye on the long game, not just in her personal life but in her career too. She made the bold decision to return to television work after landing some solid big screen roles. In a 1996 interview with Soap Opera Digest, she explained, “If I had gotten some big roles, it would probably be all over by now. Movie careers don’t last all that long, generally. But my television career has been terrific, so I can’t say that I’m disappointed at all.”
Her strategy paid off. Even after a semi-retirement in the '90s, Donna came back stronger than ever, taking on more roles and dazzling everyone with her youthful energy well into her 70s and 80s.
Her Secret Weapon: Diet and Lifestyle
Donna’s secret isn’t just a mystery; it’s a lifestyle. Even though she won’t admit to any nips or tucks, she does have a set of guidelines that keep her looking glamorous. According to the source, Donna is incredibly strict about her diet. She hasn’t had bread or pasta in years and sticks to veggies, lean meats, and a little fruit. As she told First for Women, “I love bread, I love dessert, I love ice cream and all those things, but carbs make me put on pounds so I try to avoid them … As a dancer, eating protein was the way I had to eat.”
In addition to her diet, Donna stays hydrated, plays tennis, lifts weights, and works in her vineyard. All these activities keep her fit and active. And if you ask her, she’ll tell you that her own Mandeville Wine keeps her in fine form.
Age is Just a Number
For Donna, being 84 doesn’t mean slowing down. She believes that at 60, 70, or later, you have so much more to contribute. It’s out of the question to just sit down and say, “I’m done.” Her attitude keeps her eternally young, and no one would ever guess she’s 84. In Donna’s world, 84 is the new 30.
