Morgan Freeman, 87, makes a rare dinner appearance at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica

Morgan Freeman, 87, made a rare public appearance on November 24, 2024, while dining at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica. The Oscar-winning actor, known for his iconic roles in films like “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Million Dollar Baby,” kept his look casual yet elegant in a checked shirt, dark pants and a baseball cap. Freeman also wore a cream-colored compression glove, a reminder of nerve damage in a car accident in 2008. The actor has spoken openly about his condition, explaining in a 2012 interview with Esquire that the glove helps reduce the pain of fibromyalgia to relieve his arm.

Although Freeman keeps a low profile in public, 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 part was completed in November and the film is scheduled to be released in cinemas in 2025.

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

Freeman’s rare appearance on Giorgio Baldi underscores his continued presence in Hollywood, even as he leads a quieter life compared to his earlier public years. Despite his limited visibility, Freeman remains a celebrated figure in both the entertainment industry and the public.