People are reeling after discovering the shocking truth about Ernie Hudson’s age.
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The actor is stirring up buzz ahead of the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, one of this year’s most anticipated films.
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 Hudson reprises his role as Winston Zeddemore, now a mastermind in the paranormal universe.
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This comes four decades after he skyrocketed to fame alongside Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis in the original Ghostbusters.
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 “It’s been 40 years. Over half my life has been Ghostbusters on some level or other,” he shared with the Independent.
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 “I’ve been acting close to 60 years and there are some films I’ve made that I hope they never even think about making again.”
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Ahead of the movie’s release, Hudson has been gracing red carpets, dazzling fans with his age-defying appearance.
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At 78 years old, many are astounded, suggesting he looks half his age.
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One social media user exclaimed, “Seventy f**king Eight??”
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“I thought he looks 45!” another marveled.
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“This man had found the fountain of youth… he looks good for his age!” chimed in a third.
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While Ghostbusters remains his hallmark, Hudson’s career spans numerous projects, such as The Crow and Miss Congeniality.
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 “Most things come and go,” he reflected. “But it’s just a job. It doesn’t give you special status.”
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“I’m still a working guy,” he humbly added.
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However, Hudson’s journey with the Ghostbusters franchise wasn’t always smooth sailing.
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On The Howard Stern Wrap Up Show, he opened up about his experiences with Columbia Pictures, the studio behind Ghostbusters.
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 “I was brought in, but the studio wasn’t welcoming or inclusive,” he disclosed.
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“So it made it very, very difficult because I was a part of it but then I very selectively was pushed aside.”
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UNILAD reached out to Columbia Pictures for comment, but there has been no response so far.