Jane Seymour at 75: 'I'm Going to Be the Best I Can Be

At 75, Jane Seymour isn't mourning lost youth. She's celebrating the life she's living right now.

The actress, known for her roles in "Live and Let Die" and "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," credits a near-death experience in her 40s with transforming how she views her body and aging. After surviving anaphylactic shock, Seymour had an out-of-body experience that changed everything. "I remember looking at my body from above and thinking, 'That's your vehicle. I am responsible for taking care of this car,'" she recalled.

That wake-up call sparked four daily habits that keep Seymour thriving decades later.

First, she chooses optimism every single day. Seymour describes her approach as "getting up and not giving up," refusing to waste energy mourning her younger years. "You were 20, and you had whatever that experience was," she said. "Now, maybe you're 70, and it's a whole new world."

Her fitness routine focuses on listening to her body rather than punishing it. Seymour works out at least three times weekly, strengthening her core, arms, and legs through Pilates and bodyweight exercises. She adapts her workouts to whatever equipment is available, even doing counter push-ups in hotel kitchens while traveling.

When it comes to skincare and nutrition, Seymour maintains a rigorous daily regimen of exfoliation and hydration. She fills her diet with fruits and vegetables, supplementing with antioxidant blends when filming makes fresh meals difficult. The goal isn't perfection but ensuring "no nutritional gaps" so she can "think sharper and move stronger."

Why This Inspires

Seymour's most powerful tool isn't found in a gym or skincare bottle. It's her commitment to purpose, inspired by her mother who survived WWII concentration camps.

"My mother always said there's someone worse off than you, and you can find purpose by helping others," Seymour shared. That philosophy led her to found the Open Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit empowering communities through grants and volunteerism.

Rather than fighting her wrinkles, Seymour embraces them as professional tools. "My laugh lines and even my frown lines are useful in my work – they're part of my toolkit," she said.

For Seymour, the secret to aging well isn't chasing youth. It's about showing up fully for the life you're living today and finding ways to give back. "That's the best way to end the day – knowing it wasn't wasted."