At 86 years old, Morgan Freeman is a huge star in acting. His amazing talent, deep voice, and unique freckles have made a big impression on audiences for more than fifty years. From winning an Oscar for “Million Dollar Baby” to getting lots of nominations, Freeman’s career has been really amazing.
But there’s more to Morgan Freeman than just acting. One thing that catches people’s attention is his collection of gold hoop earrings. These earrings mean a lot to Freeman, and he’s finally sharing the story behind them.
In a chat with Fox News in 2016, Freeman talked about why he wears these special earrings. He was inspired by Burt Lancaster, who wore gold earrings in the movie “The Crimson Pirate” in 1952. While Lancaster’s earrings were seen as cool, what really got to Freeman was the history behind sailors wearing gold earrings.
“Sailors wore gold earrings to pay for their funerals if they died in other countries. I’m a sailor, so that’s why I wear them,” Freeman said. This explains why he wears these earrings – as a personal reminder of how life can be surprising, and why it’s important to be ready for anything.