Morgan Freeman shares the ‘one-liner’ advice that is key to his youthfulness

Morgan Freeman is 88, but he looks like he hasn’t aged in 40 years. If you are one of those people who have wondered about his secret, he just dropped a piece of wisdom on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

When Jimmy Fallon asked about his ageless charm, Freeman credited a fellow acting legend: Clint Eastwood. The Invictus actor revealed that Eastwood gave him a simple, powerful “one-liner” that has clearly worked wonders for both of them. Eastwood’s sage advice was, “Never let your old man in.” It suggests that staying youthful isn’t just about physical appearance, but about maintaining a mindset that keeps you feeling timeless and full of life. 

It’s pretty cool that this advice came from Clint Eastwood, someone Freeman has worked with quite a bit over the years. For those who might not know, these two incredible actors have actually collaborated on three films: Unforgiven in 1992, Million Dollar Baby in 2004, and finally, in Invictus in 2009.

That advice suits the vibe of both men

This has been a year of some really impactful health advice. Evengeline Lilly gave her fans information about the supplements that were key to helping her recover from her traumatic brain injury. Similarly, Dave Coulier of Full House fame shared key lessons from his fight with two cancers to encourage people to pay more attention to their bodies. However, of all of them, Freeman’s advice might be the most impactful since it’s useful to all of us.

Beyond sharing that awesome anti-aging tip, Morgan Freeman also touched on another one of his signature attributes during his chat with Fallon: his iconic voice. When the host playfully brought up his distinctive speaking style, Freeman actually shared that he doesn’t see it as the extraordinary gift that pretty much everyone else does. Fallon looked a bit taken aback, and honestly, I probably would have been too! His voice is just legendary.

If you’re looking for more of Morgan Freeman’s incredible talent, you’re in luck! His new miniseries, The Gray House, which he co-produced with Kevin Costner, premiered globally on Prime Video on February 26. The eight-episode limited series tells the inspiring story of a female-led spy ring operating out of Richmond, Virginia, during the Civil War. 

Based on a true story, it shines a light on unsung heroines like Daisy Head’s socialite and Amethyst Davis’s character, a formerly enslaved woman. Both of these incredible women risked everything to support the Union cause, and I’m really looking forward to checking it out.