Many A-list couples start dating too quickly, going from being just friends to getting married in a matter of months. And their relationships typically do not last very long. Contrary to popular belief, Hollywood actually has a lot more committed relationships. Consider the marriage of Michael Caine and his wife as an example.
He even once shared his secret about the happiness of his marriage to Shakira Caine, a Guyanese former actress and model. Even though the 90-year-old is a seasoned actor with more than 60 years in the industry, he never shied away from taking help from his wife.
Shakira Caine had once given some advice to her husband that proved to be very helpful while filming Miss Congeniality. He was paired with Sandra Bullock, who won admirers for her portrayal of FBI Special Agent, Grace Hart in the 2000 movie, Miss Congeniality.
The movie still remains a fan favorite among viewers and even had a sequel, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous in 2005. Some fascinating behind-the-scenes details, such as Caine’s seeking help from his wife for a scene, might not be known by all of the fans.
When Michael Caine’s Wife Gave Him Some Helpful Pointers
In Hollywood, Michael Caine has had a remarkably legendary career. He has achieved great success both professionally and personally.
The actor welcomed Dominique Caine, a daughter who is now 67, with his first wife, Patricia Haines. Following their divorce in 1958, the Going in Style actor fell in love with Shakira Baksh, then 76. He later married her in 1973 and now they have been married for 50 years. The actor just turned 90 years old on March 14, 2023.
Well, he has appeared in more than 160 films but hardly knows much about the fashion industry. But Cain was fortunate enough to have the assistance of his wife, who is experienced in the world of beauty pageant.
Shakira Caine was persuaded to compete in the Miss Guyana pageant, where she was runner-up. She entered the Miss World competition in 1967 at the age of 19. Overall, she placed third.
In the 2000 action-comedy movie Miss Congeniality, she gave her husband some beauty advice based on her insider knowledge of the industry. It was a well-known hair spray scene. The film also starred Sandra Bullock.
Michael Caine And His Wife Are Business Partners
In a March 2023 interview with Esquire, Michael Caine shared the key to his happy marriage.
He made a joke about how crucial it is for them to each have their own bathroom before revealing how vital it is that they are equal. To quote him:
“She [Shakira Caine] runs the whole business, and we’re equal partners in it, and she does as much work off screen as I do on it, which is terribly important.”
When discussing temptations resulting from the nature of his work, Caine acknowledged that it is essential to be attracted to his wife.
“If you spend your entire working day with some of the most beautiful women in the world, you’d better have someone beautiful to go home to. And I do.”
He added that their favorite night out is dining at neighborhood eateries in town with friends, followed by a trip back to the countryside to visit their grandchildren, whom they both “adore”.
For the unversed, the couple met and fell in love while working on an advertisement for Maxwell House coffee. Well, it is a must to note that their partnership turned out to be a successful formula that delighted and entertained viewers all over the world.
Source- Screen Rant
