William Shatner Shares Surprising Take on Turning 95

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William Shatner is ready to boldly go into his next year of life.

Even though he turned 95 on March 22nd, the Star Trek actor says he’s feeling surprisingly energized and focused.

William Shatner admitted he has trouble grasping the concept of turning 95. He told TopMob News that whenever he hears the number, he wonders, ‘Who is 95?’

He wasn’t sure what to attribute his good health to, but he shared that he lives a very healthy lifestyle, doesn’t drink alcohol, and doesn’t smoke.

Turning 95 has given Shatner a chance to look back on his incredible career, particularly how his perspective on Star Trek has evolved. He used to playfully suggest he was the reason Star Trek remained so popular, but after nearly 60 years, his feelings have changed.

According to a recent interview with TopMob, the show boasts a talented cast and writing team, along with compelling storylines and impressive sets. The focus is on relatable, human experiences. Set 400 years in the future, Star Trek envisions a continued existence for humanity, featuring advanced technology for space travel. The show offers an optimistic vision where characters survive and thrive.

Although the show famously called space “the final frontier,” William Shatner actually has a somewhat different perspective.

He described death as the ultimate boundary, but suggested it might not even be an end. Referencing quantum physics, he proposed that our energy simply returns to its source when we die, offering a reason for hope beyond disappearance.

Still full of energy, William Shatner continues to work actively in his 90s. He recently teamed up once more with LifeWave, a health technology company founded by David Schmidt, which utilizes light therapy patches to boost overall wellness.

William Shatner first gained attention for LifeWave after their short film, The World’s Oldest Intern, became a viral hit. Building on that success, LifeWave is now producing two more short films featuring Shatner, along with his Star Trek co-stars Jeri Ryan (known as Seven of Nine from Star Trek: Voyager) and Jonathan Frakes (who played William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation).

Fans will get a chance to be in the newest movies! A nationwide search is underway to find two people to appear as extras. If you’re interested, you can apply on their website by April 28th.

Shatner playfully hinted that the person would be in the movie, and would also get to meet his close colleagues, Jonathan Frakes and Jeri Ryan.

For more stars who’ve been candid about aging in the spotlight, keep reading.

She told Self magazine that she doesn’t focus on whether aging makes you look better or worse, but simply sees it as a natural part of life. “You change, and that’s perfectly fine. Change is what life is all about,” she explained.

It’s impossible to stop aging – we all do! Many women seem to take getting older personally, feeling like they’ve somehow failed if they don’t stay young. But I think aging is actually a gift – not everyone gets the chance to grow old, she explained to Access Hollywood.

Throughout history, whenever women have achieved progress, societal pressures seem to emerge to hold them back. Currently, it feels like while we’ve made gains, there’s an increasing intolerance for natural changes like aging or pregnancy. This pressure to conform is, in her view, a way to control people by making them feel ashamed of their own bodies. She stated to the Los Angeles Times that she rejects this shame and embraces being human.

Turning 40 made me realize I’ve grown into a more self-accepting person, and it feels really good,” she shared with Harper’s Bazaar.

Honestly, I’m just so much happier with how I look now! It’s not about being ‘perfect,’ it’s about owning my body, because this is the body I’ve actually worked for! I finally feel good in my skin. She said she knows her body looked ‘better’ when she was younger, like in her early twenties, but she wasn’t happy with it then. She was always picking it apart and comparing herself to everyone else, and that just makes me so sad for her! Now, she’s all about appreciating what she has, and I totally get that. It’s so inspiring!

You know, I’ve really made peace with the aging process. A few wrinkles and the effects of gravity? Totally worth it for the life experience and inner growth. Honestly, if my body changes with time – and it will! – I’m not going to stress about it. I’m more focused on feeling good and embracing each stage of life. It’s about so much more than appearances, and I’ve learned to prioritize that.

“F–k you. I’m 50. That’s what I’m going to say when I turn 50. Sorry,” as she told Popsugar. 

After 60 years of life, I’ve learned that being fearless is incredibly valuable. I spent too much of my life being afraid, and that’s something I really regret, as I shared with PopSugar.

It’s funny how your perspective on age changes. When you’re young, older ages seem so far off and maybe even undesirable. But then you reach those ages and realize they’re actually wonderful. You start to wonder about the next age, and then, surprisingly, that age turns out to be great too. It’s like you gain the wisdom to appreciate each stage of life as you get there, she explained to Bustle.

“I do think about ageing. I have those moments of panic and vanity, but life keeps getting better, so you can’t worry about it too much,” she told Marie Claire UK.

She told Ok! Magazine that she doesn’t believe in aging, only in growing wiser and gaining knowledge, which she considers true beauty.

“Age holds absolutely no fear for me. There is so much enjoyment ahead,” as she told MarieClaire.

She expressed surprise that anyone wouldn’t agree that women become more beautiful with age. She explained to Net-a-Porter Magazine that this beauty stems from the confidence that comes with getting older.

Lying about your age is a form of dishonesty that feeds into a larger problem: the desire to be someone you’re not. As Oprah Winfrey wrote in O, The Oprah Magazine, true fulfillment comes from embracing your authentic self.

We can’t stop getting older, but we can control how we approach it. Looking at my face, I see my whole life – every wrinkle tells a story, every line reflects a smile, and every age spot marks a moment. There’s a saying that our faces show what’s inside us. If you don’t smile much, your face will likely droop. But if you’re a happy person, you’ll have lines from all the smiling. Our wrinkles aren’t flaws; they’re a record of our experiences, a map of the life we’ve lived. My face shows the effects of all my adventures – the sun, wind, and rain. It holds all my memories, so why would I want to hide them?” she shared with Vogue.

She told Glamour that as women age, they often become more comfortable and confident with their sexuality. It’s less about feeling embarrassed or intimidated, and more about embracing it as part of growing older, gaining wisdom, and feeling at ease with who you are.

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2026-04-28 01:19