At this stage in life, many agree that time must be spent intentionally.
Kate Winslet said hitting 50 made her reevaluate her definition of success.
“Success, actually, for me more these days is more about pulling it off, being a decent person. You know, being able to take care of people, having time for friends, also learning how to be OK with not being busy all the time,” Winslet said.
She’s not the only celebrity who’s said that milestone birthdays sparked similar periods of reflection.
Both Jane Fonda, 88, and Michelle Obama, 61, said that turning 60 was a pivotal moment that made them consider how they wanted to spend the rest of their lives.
“If I’m lucky, I live to 90 and that’s 30 good summers,” Obama said.
For Mary Steenburgen, 72, aging has also made her more selective about who she chooses to spend time with.
“With not wasting time on people that aren’t in my life for the right reason, for being honest with myself about life,” Steenburgen said.
