Inside Gene Hackman's Second Marriage

Gene Hackman first laid eyes on Betsy Arakawa at a gym in Los Angeles in 1984 where she was working at the time. Arakawa, a trained classical pianist who had since retired, became enamored with the Hollywood star quickly. Despite the 30 year age gap between the film powerhouse and his new beau, Hackman and Arakawa appeared smitten with each out from the start (via Amo Mama). Shortly after they began dating, Arakawa moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico with her new husband (via Married Biography).

In 1991, the couple walked down the aisle after seven years of dating. After a break from acting due to health concerns, Hackman returned to the big screen and enjoyed attending awards shows and parties for the rich and famous with his second wife on his arm (via People). The pair was in and out of Hollywood in the following years as Hackman continued to act, but officially left the state of California behind in favor of New Mexico in 2004 (via Closer Weekly). 

Hackman and Arakawa have been happily living there together ever since, maintaining that their marriage is still going strong. In 2008, Hackman finally shared with the world that he was done with acting for good. At the age of 92, Hackman is enjoying his retirement with his wife.