Susan Lucci Turned 76 — As Mom of 2 and Grandma of 5 She Looks Fabulous & Insists That 70 Is the New 40

• Susan Lucci, 76, looks stunning as a proud mother of two and grandmother of five

• She attributes her youthful glow to her beauty and health routine

• She likened maintaining her beauty to her strong marriage to her late husband—she shares how she lives now after her husband's passing

Elegant and ageless, Susan Lucci is a renowned actress and television host who devotes herself to preserving her youth and advancing her career through a commitment to health and fitness.

Lucci's portrayal of Erica Kane in the famous television series "All My Children" in the 1970s cemented her as a cultural icon, and she continues to radiate in the limelight.

Lucci recently turned 76 and is pleased and proud that she has begun the new year in excellent health. She and her husband, Austrian television producer Helmut Huber share two children, Liza and Andreas. She stated:

"I feel as good now as I ever did in my 20s and 30s, maybe even better physically."

Lucci's adult children have established their own families and begun having their own kids. The mom of two is also a proud grandmother of five grandchildren.

Looking fabulous in her 70s, Lucci shared what she's learned about focusing on health and wellness: "If you train hard, you can offset some of what you've got going against you."

She has no intention of slowing down and insists that "70 is the new 40." She wants to keep going forward, emphasizing how much she loves learning, growing, and constantly pushing herself to try new things.

Lucci keeps a very active life but still manages to be a dedicated matriarch for her family and maintain her acting and hosting career. She has expressed her desire to continue acting for as long as possible and hopes to return to Broadway.

Secrets to Ageless Beauty

Lucci is recognized for her youthful appearance. She thinks she doesn't look her age because of her beauty routine, the genes she was born with, and the way she takes care of herself every day.

The youthful actress credited her parents for having nice skin. She encouraged everyone to take good care of their skin and pay attention to what their face and body are telling them.

She also attributes her youthful appearance to her strict skincare routine. She said she is dedicated to maintaining her skin's health, even if it means staying late.

She stated that if you maintain good skin care practices and your skin appears healthy today, there is a strong likelihood that it will continue to look good the next day. Lucci also thinks that beauty is not just about having a flawless complexion. She said:

"People look at me and say, 'Wow, she doesn't seem old, but she is old.' Meanwhile, the reality is if you're strong, you're beautiful, no matter what age you are."

Lucci's dedication to staying fit was unwavering, as she emphasized maintaining a rigorous fitness routine. However, in 2019, she faced a health scare when she shared that she had undergone an emergency heart procedure.

She also disclosed that her main heart artery was almost completely blocked at 90%. "I feel lucky to be alive," she stated following the successful operation.

Lucci is determined to age gracefully without resorting to surgery. She believes that her youthful appearance result from her regular Pilates routine, which she has practiced for over 30 years.

She recently shared that Pilates has led to a change in her food preferences. Her taste buds have shifted, causing her to lose interest in foods such as cheeseburgers and French fries.

Lucci praised the Pilates uses the Pro Chair, saying that it works out the whole body in just 20 minutes and includes cardio exercises.

She revealed that she did ten exercises on the Pro Chair daily, each with 30 to 100 repetitions. She frequently posts pictures of herself working out with the tool on Instagram.

The gorgeous celebrity said that keeping her body in shape requires a lot of discipline. She explained that to have a body that looks good in a swimsuit, she had to give up some of her favorite treats and pay attention to how much she eats.

She avoids eating too many desserts, snacks, and certain types of carbohydrates like bread and pasta. She also only allows herself to have one glass of alcohol when she goes out to eat and doesn't drink more than that at home.

Lucci also revealed her secret for staying hydrated and avoiding excessive caffeine intake: drinking hot water with lemon. She starts her day with two cups of coffee but then switches to her lemon-mixed drink for the rest of the day.

It's no surprise that she always looks stunning in her swimsuit photos, even the unedited ones, given her unwavering dedication to staying fit and toned. Her enviable physique has undoubtedly piqued the interest of the paparazzi.

Lucci was surprised when the media made a big deal about how she looked at the beach. The paparazzi previously took photos of her and Hubert on a beach vacation.

She stated that the photos appeared exceptional, and by the fourth day, she actively sought out the paparazzi who took her photos to express her gratitude.

Life after Her Late Husband's Death

Lucci's marriage to her husband was admirable. Unfortunately, Hubert passed away in March 2022 in Long Island, New York, at age 84. He was the CEO of Pine Valley Productions and also served as Lucci's manager.

According to Lucci's publicist Jessica Sciacchitano, Hubert's death was a "tremendous loss" for everyone who knew him. Sciacchitano also stated that the entire family had asked for privacy during this challenging time.

Lucci had been out of the spotlight following her husband's passing. But in May 2022, Lucci was photographed for the first time leaving a New York hotel in an all-black ensemble.

On Instagram in October 2022, Lucci celebrated her husband's birthday. She was shown looking at a slice of cake with a birthday candle in the center. Hubert would have been 85 at the time if he hadn't died.

She posted another photo of herself smiling outside a door carrying two bags full of winter coats in December of that year. Christmas appeared gloomy for Lucci, who was photographed wearing black from head to toe.

Despite the loss, Lucci considers herself fortunate to have supportive friends. She expressed gratitude to her beautiful best friend for making her feel like a "birthday queen."

Lucci appeared to be missing her husband during the most wonderful season. She shared a photo of Hubert kissing her on the forehead while they dined at a fancy restaurant. She captioned her post: "Nine months this week—so many happy times together. "

In 2017, the actress gushed about her long marriage with her European husband. She said she admired Huber's ability to be both intelligent and humorous at the same time.

She and Hubert married in 1969. Despite their ten-year age difference, she mentioned that she viewed her husband as more experienced and knowledgeable than she was.

Lucci said that during their years of marriage, her husband made her happy, and she felt lucky to be married to him. She likened maintaining a solid marriage to one of her beauty regimens. She said:

"I think it's like taking care of your skin. I think you just do a little bit every day. You do something good every day and you remember every day why you fell in love. You don't lose track of that and tell him."

It has been almost a year since Lucci's husband passed away, and it appears that she is coping well with the loss of her loved one. She started in January 2023 by focusing on work and productivity.

Lucci updated her Instagram fans about co-hosting "Good Day NY" with Rosanna Scotto and posted a photo of herself on the platform sitting in the pilot's seat inside the plane.

She also shared another picture from the set of the TV show's studio, where she and Scotto and two other co-hosts, Ron Shuter and Wilson Morales, discussed this year's Golden Globe Awards season.

As Lucci continues to shine in the entertainment industry, she is grateful for the support of her loved ones. She is an excellent example of how beauty and strength come from the inside and can be gained through hard work and dedication.