Ahead of his own birthday , Clint Eastwood made a show of support for Jane Goodall as he joined her in his hometown for a rare appearance.
The 93-year-old was bright-eyed and in good spirits as he had a lively chat with the legendary conservationist, who turned 90 on April 3rd, ahead of her Reasons for Hope seminar.
To mark her major milestone, the London-born icon has embarked on a 90th Birthday Tour and stopped by Carmel-by-the-Sea for an event presented by Wildlife Conservation Network.
The legendary Hollywood star reportedly sat front-and-center for Jane’s chat after joining her for a backstage reception along with a slew of other VIPs.
The unlikely duo reportedly had a vibrant chat before the event on March 24, where the Dirty Harry star was accompanied by his assistant.
Clint sported a bushy white beard in one of his first public appearances in months, donning a smart blue checkered shirt, gray jacket, gray slacks and sneakers as he animatedly chatted with Jane.
The conservationist, who is renowned for her work with primates in particular, sported a classy ensemble with a brightly colored shawl over a long-sleeve shirt and black slacks with her long silver hair slicked back into a ponytail.
While the duo have never worked together directly, Clint is a well-known nature enthusiast and raised his children among his countless animals on his ranch in Carmel, where he was voted as the 30th mayor in 1986.
The actor also worked closely with an orangutan, named Clyde, for his 1978 blockbuster Every Which Way but Loose.
Clint’s appearance marked the first sighting of the 93-year-old in five months as he was last spotted working hard behind the cameras on set in November.
Despite nearing his centenary, and marking his 70th year in the entertainment industry this year, the Hollywood icon is still going strong and is in the middle of his newest production.
Juror No 2, a courtroom drama starring Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collete, started filming last June with Clint behind the camera as director and producer.
