Rosemary Harris, the Original Aunt May, Celebrates Her 99th Birthday
Actress Rosemary Harris, widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Aunt May in the early 2000s Spider-Man film trilogy, is celebrating her 99th birthday. Harris was 73 years old when she was first cast in the role, bringing a memorable and grounded performance to the superhero franchise. The image highlights her enduring legacy as a beloved figure in cinema, showcasing stills from her time as the character alongside a tribute to her long and distinguished career. Fans continue to look back fondly on her performance, which remains a standout element of the Sam Raimi-directed films.
I tell students every year about a lesson I learned from her in Spiderman 2. This scene taught me to stop fighting not to take money from my grandma. If you win and don't take it, all that does is make you feel good. Proud that you didn't take her money. If you take it, you make
she looked great for a 70 year old. it's her costume, mostly the babuska scarf that made her look old.
Aunt May still alive?! Thank god. I thought this was annother celeb death post.
And to this day, i still want her to have gotten the toaster.
2026. no. you have Dolly.
When she smacks Doc Oct because hes fighting dirty... still might be the best spider man movie moment
She is still beautiful. What a lady
"You're not superman, you know." Best line.
The REAL Aunt May
I need a Time Machine, a 12 pack of fat tire beer and some smokes.