Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss, 1990 | Source: Getty Images
'OMG': People Stunned to See How Richard Benjamin & Paula Prentiss Look in Rare New Outing
A recent sidewalk stroll has stirred online buzz, bringing renewed attention to a pair of veteran actors whose bond has quietly spanned more than six decades.
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Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss, married for 63 years, were recently spotted together heading to a Pilates class in Los Angeles. The outing marked their first public sighting in six years, and the couple, both nearing 90, looked healthy and relaxed as they walked arm-in-arm.
Their appearance quickly drew attention online, where fans flooded comment sections with warm messages and joyful reactions. "OMG no way! 😮 They had been out of the limelight for ages!" wrote one Facebook fan. Another commented, "They look great. Recognized them right away."
A fan posted, "They look great....love these two! Both almost 90yrs old...God bless them!" Others didn't immediately identify the couple. "Googled them, didn't recognise her, but definitely him. 🥰," one person remarked.
Another added, "❤️ Richard Benjamin & Paula Prentiss! They must be doing something right." One comment that celebrated their enduring vitality read, "They look nice and healthy."
One fan offered a sweet reflection on their relationship and achievements, writing, "Married for 64 years, off to Pilates together, successful careers and two kids. Good for them!"
Many fans shared heartfelt praise. "They're still a cute couple!" read one comment, while another enthusiastically declared, "🌟🌟 Darling talented couple !! Loved their movies !! Wonderful seeing how well they both are. Would love to see them again !! 🌟🌟"
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Benjamin and Prentiss are not only long-time partners in life but also frequent collaborators on screen and stage. They co-starred in the 1960s sitcom "He & She," where they played a married couple living in New York City.
The series earned Paula Prentiss an Emmy nomination and showcased the pair’s on-screen chemistry. They later appeared together in the 1970 satirical war comedy "Catch-22," continuing a pattern of professional partnership that delighted fans.
Their collaborations extended to theater as well. In 1998, they took to Broadway in "The Norman Conquests," and have also performed in off-Broadway productions. Over the decades, they have built not only a strong marriage but also a shared artistic legacy.
Together, they raised two children, both of whom pursued acting careers, following in their parents' footsteps. While Benjamin and Prentiss have chosen a quieter life away from the spotlight in recent years, their rare public outing served as a heartening reminder of their enduring bond and a chance for fans to celebrate a couple they clearly still adore.
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A young Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss are seen seated closely together at a formal dinner in Los Angeles, circa 1961. Elegantly dressed, the couple shares a poised moment during the evening's festivities, capturing an early glimpse of a partnership that would come to define both their personal lives and Hollywood careers.
The same year, the two appeared together at a reception for the film "Bachelor in Paradise" at London's Dorchester Hotel on October 30, 1961, smiling warmly as they posed for photographers.
On October 14, 1966, the pair were photographed on the set of "He & She," portraying Dick and Paula Hollister, roles that brought their real-life chemistry to television audiences.
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Photographed for GQ in 1968, the married actors pose in a stylish setting — Benjamin in a wide-lapeled, two-button wool jacket by Tarra Hall, and Prentiss seated confidently beside him.
In 1968, the couple posed for a promotional portrait for the television series, "He & She," that featured them as a couple, Dick and Paula Hollister.
Nearly three decades later, they were photographed arriving at the Beverly Hills premiere of "Mermaids" at the Academy Theatre on December 10, 1990.
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On December 10, 1990, the couple arrived at the Academy Theatre, for the Beverly Hills premiere of "Mermaids." They were captured smiling for photographers under the flashbulbs.
Captured the same evening, they shared a lighthearted moment while posing together.
In 1993, they attended the Westwood premiere of "Made in America" at the Mann Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles on May 27, joined by their daughter, Prentiss, and son, Ross.
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In August 2000, they were seen together at the DGA Theatre in Los Angeles while attending the memorial service for Walter Matthau.
The same day, they were photographed holding memorial programs at the Directors Guild of America Theatre during the service
In April 2019, they attended the second night of Renée Taylor’s "My Life on a Diet" at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, posing with Frances Fisher.
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They were also photographed side by side that evening.
In March 2018, they were spotted out together in Los Angeles, photographed walking near the corner of Melrose Avenue.
That same evening, they were also photographed outside Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood.
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In June 2015, they attended the "Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine" benefit for the Scleroderma Research Foundation at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
They were also photographed up close that evening.
Earlier that year, they were seen attending the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on February 22.
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In November 2013, they attended the Broadway opening night of "Twelfth Night" at the Belasco Theatre in New York City.
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