'Wow': Fans Say Ann-Margret Looks 'Unrecognizable' at 83 – Video

Ann-Margret's latest video featured a close-up of the veteran actress as she spoke about her current project. However, instead of focusing on her message, some netizens fixated on her appearance.

Late last week, Ann-Margret appeared in a new Instagram video announcing that she was in Kansas City, Missouri, where she would be appearing at Planet Comic Con throughout the week.

The 83-year-old star, who invited fans to come see her, wore a blue sweater complemented by a colorful scarf tied around her neck. Her cherry-blond hair was styled loosely, cascading around her face in soft, brushed-out waves.

She captioned her post, "Hello Kansas City!I will see you all weekend at @planetcomiconofficialSee [sic] you soon! ❤️" Fans quickly took to the comments to share their thoughts. One netizen remarked, "She doesn't even resemble her . What's she done to her face ? [sic]"

Echoing the reaction, another person claimed Ann-Margret was "Unrecognizable." In disbelief, someone also exclaimed, "WOW!!didn't [sic] even recognize who she was," while one netizen commented, "Her face looks about 30. Who does her work?"

"This doesn't look like Ann to me," another person stated, while someone else queried, "Okay, who is her surgeon? She looks incredible."

Turning the conversation toward her hairstyle, one netizen questioned, "Why the bad wig." Spotting the same issue, someone else asked, "Can we get her a better wig please."

Yet despite all the speculation, one person had nothing negative to say, writing, "Omg she still is drop dead gorgeous! [sic]"

Ann-Margret's video stirred mixed reactions, with some fans surprised by her alleged change in appearance. Despite the noise, the star is staying active and connected with her audience.

As previously reported, in the past, the legendary actress was described as looking "ageless" while opening up about her love life at 81. With a six-decade career, the award-winning star showed no signs of slowing down.

If anything, the rock'n’roll singer is more active and unafraid to live on the edge. She owns a lavender motorcycle which she also rides frequently.

The "Bye Bye Birdie" star said her love for motorcycles came from her uncle whom she grew up with in Sweden. She remembered when she let him ride the back of his bike and was in awe of the beautiful mountain and fjords they sped by. Immediately she knew she wanted one of her own.

Ann-Margret's husband and manager of 50 years, Roger Smith, also owned a bike but sold it, and when he asked his wife if she would do the same, it was not even negotiable. She said, "I love speed. I love a bit of danger. I love being free and the breeze and everything. What can I say? I'm a little crazy."

To top it off, the singer is set to release a new rock album, "Born to be Wild," and fans loved seeing the singer still looking fresh and young with her red hair.

One fan did not stop praising her beauty. "She's just as beautiful as always. Love her!" they said. "Smart. Beautiful. Talented. Successful. Ageless," and continued to wish the actress an early happy birthday.

For Ann-Margret to still make strides in her career is another part that fans find mind-blowing. "Beautiful. She's so remarkable for her age. Way to go," one remarked. Another netizen said, "Always my Favorite! You are GORGEOUS!"

During an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning," Ann-Margret showed off her purple motorbike while wearing matching fluffy boots. At 81 years old, she could still kick her leg and ride the bike.

She also gave an unexpected update about her life. The actress lost her husband of five decades in 2017, but she revealed that she found love again.

She did not give much detail about the new man in her life, but she expressed that finding love was "a nice feeling" and that her boyfriend was not a stranger.

What Did Ann-Margret Reveal about Pat Boone and Her Proudest Achievement?

In her then-upcoming album, "Born to be Wild," Ann-Margret featured Pat Boone, another renowned singer from the 1960s. Boone and the actress worked together in 1962 on the film, "State Fair."

However, Ann-Margret was rumored to be "nibbling" on him at the time, which was a big story. The actress was asked about it again and said, "I mean, sort of. Maybe! [laughs] It was like a kiss and a nibble."

But out of all the milestones she has reached in her career, Ann-Margret said her greatest and proudest achievement was when she traveled to Vietnam.

The singer said she received 3,000 signatures from working men and women asking her to perform for them, and after a long arrangement with government officials, she gave them a show to remember.

When asked about any controversy she might have faced for traveling to Vietnam, she said she was not doing it for that but for the people who wanted to see her perform.

Ann-Margret was also not scared to travel; she knew no one would let anything happen to her. Again, the singer clarified that the political reasons did not bother her; she was only concerned about the men and women she performed for.

The entertainer takes her craft seriously, especially if she performs for people who contribute to society. She revealed that she received thousands of letters from people in the military, and whenever she could get out and give them a show, she did. "I don't take this lightly," she added.

What Is the Biggest Misunderstanding about Ann-Margret?

Ann-Margret has been labeled a rebellious, wild girl throughout her fame, even though she had a stable home and marriage of over 50 years.

But the hitmaker said her red hair might have given that impression. In her early days, she used to have dark brown hair until she was asked to get it lighter for a film she was working on.

However, blonde hair was never in the books for her. "There was a fire in the red," she explained, forever seeing herself as a redhead.

On the other hand, her free-spirited energy also exuded from how Ann-Margret performed. Though the way she moved raised many eyebrows, the singer said it was her natural reaction to the music.

People said she moved like legendary Presley, but the "Viva Las Vegas" star said she had not even seen him perform by the time she did "Viva Las Vegas"; she just loved to swing her body and let the music be in control.

As per reports, Ann-Margret was lucky to have experienced life with a loving partner. She and her husband had a beautiful love story until his death. The couple were once totally devoted to each other.

The pair exchanged vows in 1967 and remained in their happy union until Smith died on June 4, 2017, after battling myasthenia gravis for many years.

Before Ann-Margret married Smith, she dated Presley, a singer and her co-star in "Viva Las Vegas." Even after she moved on with Smith, she and the singer remained friends until Presley died.

She valued their friendship so much that even after she resumed her career after her husband's death, Ann-Margret excluded the songs made famous by Presley from her album. She said of leaving some songs out, "I decided not to. Everyone knows how I felt about him and the friendship that we had all these years. It was very, very private."

After getting married, Ann-Margret and Smith were inseparable. "I knew I was going to marry him on the third date," she revealed.

They couldn't stand being on film sets on the opposite ends of the country. Eventually, Smith became her manager to ensure they would always be together. "The Swinger" singer said, "Now, in Roger, I've found all the men I need rolled into one — a father, a friend, a lover, a manager, a businessman. It's perfect for me. I couldn't exist without a strong man."

Smith was a great manager to her as he helped her grow beyond the image of the cartoon character that critics had of her. Due to his efforts, Ann-Margret landed challenging parts in "Carnal Knowledge" and "Tommy," which earned her critical acclaim and recognition from award-show voters.

The actress went on to feature in great film series such as "Grumpy Old Men." She also had a guest appearance in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," which earned her an Emmy.

Smith once revealed in an interview that he had a dream of co-starring with his wife on a Broadway play after she left the movies. Unfortunately, the duo never fulfilled this dream.

Like with most marriages, Ann-Margret and her husband faced several challenges, but they remained united through it all.

They were lucky enough to have a long life together and even celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary shortly before Smith's demise. It was always Smith's wish to reach the milestone, and he was ecstatic when it happened.

After years of Smith managing his wife's career, Ann-Margret matched her husband's support by being there for him in his personal life. When Smith was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and Parkinson's disease, the actress pressed pause on her career.

She said, "I kept saying no, no, no to everything because I was taking care of him. If you're a spouse, if one of you has a broken wing, the other takes over."

A person close to Ann-Margret revealed the actress was an "amazing nurse" to her husband during his illness. But the love did not end there. She reportedly still held her husband dear even after he died. "To her, a great love story doesn't end with death. You carry their spirit with you," the friend disclosed.

Following her husband's death, Ann-Margret noted that she was grateful for all the years she shared with him, "When I look back at my life, I am most proud of my marriage…We both wanted it to work. And it did work. We were together night and day. We loved each other and were always in each other's corner."

She mourned him and, amidst the pain, attempted to move on by focusing on her passions and talents. The actress also fondly recalls the life they had together.

She Tried to Get Pregnant for 13 Years

Ann-Margret tried to get pregnant for 13 years. She revealed that she used a fertility pump and an experimental device that injected a hormone into her stomach to aid ovulation.

Even though Smith had three children, the actress also wanted to have her biological children. She said, "The point is, if I am meant to have a child, I will have one. Whatever my higher power feels is right for me, I will accept. I know this may sound simplistic, but I believe in the serenity prayer."

For years, Ann-Margret prayed to God to give her the serenity to accept things she could not change, the courage to change the things she could, and the wisdom to know the difference.

After trying unsuccessfully to conceive for years, the actress gave up on the hormone-inducing situation and settled on being a stepmother to Smith's kids. She noted that this was her favorite of all the roles she ever played.

The then 82-year-old said she became a disciplinarian stepmother who taught her stepkids to be respectful just as her parents had trained her. She recalled, "I met them when they were 3, 6, and 7, and now they're not. Two of them are doctors. Well, I don't want to get into that because it's very, very private."

Ann-Margret's Life in 2023

In her 80s, Ann-Margret is a jovial woman who resumed her career after her husband died. She finished recording "Born to Be Wild," revealing that she hadn't done an album in 50 years. But she had fun creating that one.

The actress tried moving on with her life by keeping busy with her career, but she still lives in the same Los Angeles home she bought with Smith.

Despite trying to keep herself happy, Ann-Margret revealed that grieving had made her lose interest in some of the pastimes she used to share with her husband, such as skiing. However, she hoped to return to the slopes soon.

The actress has already gone back to the big screens, and she has been featured in movies such as "Never Too Late" and "Queen Bees." She noted, "You're not dead when you reach a certain age. You have to keep living and not sit at home and watch TV alone. You have to participate."

The "Going in Style" star has also kept a group of close friends that includes people she worked with over the years. She revealed that she and her friends have an informal walking group, "On Monday, there might be three of us. Another day, there might be 15. We go to a different place every weekend to walk. I'm excited to go."

Nowadays, Ann-Margret spends her personal time with her cat, Harley. The feline is always with her and even sleeps with her every night.