The phrase usually refers to Hollywood actress Eva Marie Saint, who—at nearly 103 years old in recent reports—is widely regarded as one of the oldest living stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Born on July 4, 1924, she built a landmark career in classic cinema and television. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in On the Waterfront (1954), starring alongside Marlon Brando, and later appeared in major films such as North by Northwest directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
What makes her especially notable today is not just her longevity, but the fact that she remains one of the last surviving major figures from that era of Hollywood. As of 2026, she is around 101–102 years old, which is why headlines often round up and describe her as “almost 103.”
If you want, I can also list the other oldest living Hollywood stars or explain how she stayed active so long in the industry.
