Clint Eastwood, the 93-year-old actor and filmmaker, recently made a rare public appearance in support of Dr. Jane Goodall at the Reasons for Hope event presented by the Wildlife Conservation Network in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The event, part of Goodall’s 90th birthday tour, aimed to share the extraordinary stories of her life and promote advocacy for our planet.

Eastwood, sporting a full beard, attended the event wearing blue pants and a jacket over a multicolored button-up flannel. He even had a one-on-one chat with Goodall herself. All proceeds from the Reasons for Hope event went towards supporting global youth environmental action through Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program.

While Eastwood is not often seen at public events, his dedication to his craft remains unwavering. His upcoming movie, Juror No. 2, will mark his first film since Cry Macho in 2021. Eastwood was spotted on the Georgia set of the thriller back in November 2023, working alongside his crew members. Juror No. 2 features a star-studded cast including Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Chris Messina, Leslie Bibb, and Kiefer Sutherland.

Chris Messina, one of the cast members, had high praise for Eastwood, describing him as completely gentle, calm, fun, and full of jokes. Messina was inspired by Eastwood’s energy and passion for filmmaking, even at the age of 93.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jane Goodall, the legendary conservationist, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Despite her age, she continues to travel and spread her message of hope, dedicating herself to conserving the natural world and combating the climate crisis.

“I feel that I was put on this planet with a mission,” Goodall said, highlighting her relentless determination to make a difference.