Glenn Close's latest accessory had fans asking questions-and the Hollywood legend has now supplied the answer. After photographs of the actress using a cane prompted concern, the 79-year-old revealed that she is recovering from a complete hip replacement. Her message to worried admirers was reassuring: "Don't worry. I'm feeling great."
The chatter followed a New York appearance that offered plenty for movie lovers to notice. Close wore a New York Knights jacket referencing The Natural, her 1984 film with Robert Redford, but her walking aid became a talking point. Footage showed her briefly handing the cane to someone nearby before posing for photographers with her hands in her pockets.
Online, viewers wondered whether the cane was connected to a role or reflected a health issue. One commenter suggested a hip replacement before Close publicly confirmed the procedure-a reminder of how quickly a celebrity outing can become an unofficial internet investigation.
Close addressed the questions herself in an October 20 Instagram video, explaining that her left hip had deteriorated and needed surgery. She described recovery as part of maintaining her ability to take on new work, with family supporting her as she gets moving again.
And her calendar sounds decidedly busy. Close said she hopes to travel to London on October 26 for the opening of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, followed by a return to New York for All's Fair. She is aiming to participate fully in those appearances while acknowledging that her mobility still has limits.
Her followers responded with encouragement-and a little cheek. One joked, "This is proof that you are even more hip than ever!" Others wished her a speedy recovery and said they were looking forward to seeing her in The Hunger Games.
There is another major occasion ahead: Close is scheduled to receive an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards on November 15. After eight Academy Award nominations, the actress has a particularly glamorous reason to keep those upcoming appearances on her calendar.
For now, Close is making room for both recovery and work. The cane may accompany her to another photocall, but her own update points toward the next premiere-and an awards night with her name on it.
