Glenn Close has a vision for her final chapter, a deeply personal return to the roots of her happiest memories. It’s not a grand estate or a tropical beach she dreams of, but a humble stone cottage steeped in family history.
The celebrated actress, 78, is meticulously recreating a cottage from her childhood, a place that held a surprising past. Originally a slaughterhouse on her grandparents’ farm, it was transformed into a cozy haven, and became the backdrop for some of her earliest, most cherished recollections.
“That was my first memory, in that little cottage,” Close shared, describing the idyllic scene of ivy-covered stone and a white picket fence nestled within hay fields and woods. The feeling of peace and inspiration she found there has resonated throughout her life.
Now, she’s building a replica on her own property, a deliberate act of living life “backward” as she puts it. This isn’t simply nostalgia; it’s a carefully considered plan for how she intends to spend her final days.
The new cottage will feature two bedrooms – one for herself, and one for a caretaker. Close is resolute: this is where she will “end her days,” and she anticipates doing so “happily.”
Construction is well underway, with the stone structure already complete and work beginning on a welcoming porch. This porch will open onto a terrace, seamlessly connecting the cottage to her main house, creating a tranquil space for reflection.
Despite actively planning for the future, Close feels remarkably youthful and vibrant. Currently starring in the new *Knives Out* film and recently appearing in the Hulu drama *All’s Fair*, she embraces her work with enduring passion.
She’s also set to appear in *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping* and a Spanish drama, *La bola Negra*. “I feel probably around in my 20s,” she confessed, marveling at the disconnect between her age and her energy. “I don’t think I fit into whatever people expect you to be like when you’re 78 years old.”
For Glenn Close, the future isn’t something to be feared, but a continuation of a life lived fully, culminating in a peaceful return to the place where her story truly began.
