Jeff Bridges on His New Outlook on Life and Lessons Learned After Battling Cancer and COVID
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Jeff talks about his new outlook on life and everything he learned after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and battling COVID with his wife, his memory being affected, the love his family showed him while he was sick, his gratitude for surviving, his dog Monty, walking his daughter down the aisle with “chemo hair,” playing a CIA agent his new FX show “The Old Man,” working with John Lithgow and hanging with his dog co-stars at the premiere.
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An American treasure. If everyone on the planet tried to be just a little bit more like Jeff Bridges, humanity might have a shot. What a great human and a fine, fine artist. We barely deserve him.
@kasiastar552
Жыл бұрын
Wow such an awesome comment! It’s true ……❤️❤️❤️🧸🧸🧸🧸❤️🌹🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹🌎
I have an autoimmune disease that requires chemo and my immune system is shot. I got delta covid in December and compared to my disease, covid was absolutely terrifying. I thought I would die choking on my own chest gunk. So Jeff describing covid as worse absolutely rang true for me as well. Healing vibes to this man 💜💜
@scafgal7242
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear you're doing a bit better.
@kathyannpardi9888
2 жыл бұрын
Raine Cormier. Hope you're doing better now. Namaste 🙏
@DarkMatter-no3td
2 жыл бұрын
Raine Cormier. Great to hear that you are healing as well. Much love to you.
@bozhijak
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to know your with us and better. Your're still needed here.
@ZiddersRooFurry
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've been disabled since 2006 and despite all the times I almost died due to the lymphedema in my legs nothing scared me more than when I had Covid. Hope you're doing OK.
I’m glad Jeff Bridges is ok. He is a national treasure. God bless him.
@Dom213Black
2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥💪
@-imnothere
Жыл бұрын
Yess
@kasiastar552
Жыл бұрын
Yes / always ❣️❣️❣️😇😇😇😇❤️❤️🌹🌹🧸🧸🍀🍀🍀🍀
@kroneexe
10 ай бұрын
international treasure maybe
I didn't know The Dude had been sick. So glad to see him again. Such a terrific human being and a lovely interview. Thanks Jimmy.
@ahill4642
2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@stevekendrick2008
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahill4642 Yep, nice comment and absolutely true.
@karenling2106
2 жыл бұрын
the old man the brand new series premiering this thursday on fx
@raineyj560
Жыл бұрын
Yea I saw the news on Twitter and was "oh no not Jeff" he is one of my favorites
@kasiastar552
Жыл бұрын
Yes such a terrific human being ❤️🧸❤️🧸❤️🧸🌹
Jeff Bridges is an Icon, Absolutely love the films he is in
I knew Jeff was a wise, grounded and thoughtful man even before his illness, but he’s even wiser now. Full of gratitude, love and understanding.
What a sweet man… actually they both seem to be sensible and sympathetic human beings ✌🏼
@Anthony-hu3rj
2 жыл бұрын
A sweet, sensible, and sympathetic comment as well!
He’s long overdue for a Kennedy Center Honor and AFI Life Achievement award. His body of work has influenced the likes of Jon Hamm and others. He didn’t just made movies, he made classics that transcends generations
@yasisoufi
2 жыл бұрын
Well said! Oh my! You are so very right! 🙏🏼
@florencespinelli2947
2 жыл бұрын
Agree. A American Treasure.❤
@AlexxxxPanda
2 жыл бұрын
I agree Dude. Jeff is an American treasure and legend. Not only a great actor but a good man.
I love Jeff bridges! Blessed to met him years ago and he’s the sweetest man with a huge heart!
So love this man. Very happy he and the Mrs are well! Great actor. Great human being.
The fact that he survived both illnesses he's gonna live forever
This made me feel like crying with happiness and a feeling of "goodness"...a brief relief from a world that so often feels angry and dark!
@ahill4642
2 жыл бұрын
Same. 100% positive news, so rare and wonderful to see. And he couldn't look better/be more positive, spreading the love. Amazing.
@anthonyc454
2 жыл бұрын
you also make that way for yourself. Less away from the news and seeing people doing good instead helps the state of mind
@barbarayoes6002
Жыл бұрын
2:17 love this gentle man.
Mad respect for you Jeff… recovering from leukemia and subsequent treatments inc chemo myself - not fun. Thanks for keeping it real and repping humanity for us
This man single handedly revitalized the bowling industry.
@kdm374
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah well, that's just like, your opinion man.
@denisk.5246
2 жыл бұрын
Ahahah
@rige229
2 жыл бұрын
The Cohen bros helped quite a bit too :)
@pretendtobenormal8064
2 жыл бұрын
Also White Russians.
@pretendtobenormal8064
2 жыл бұрын
@@redneckshaman3099 How nice for you.
What beautiful messages he is sharing about learning through our suffering and the amplification and appreciation of the beauty of life and love through that.
Ever since he was a child, I've loved Jeff! How great that he recovered from his illness to stick around and be an example of what a Good Guy is!!
I love Jeff Bridges and so many of his films.
This guy, is amazing! So SO SO happy he is doing ok!!
Jeff is always and will be in my top 3 actors I've loved every single one of his movies
Jeff Bridges is one of my fav actors and his father Loyd too. Glad to see he and his wife are doing well after everything.
@phillipedwardness9591
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I can’t believe I never made that connection.
I just woke up facing a really hard day, and to find this fabulous news about our beloved Jeff Bridges was *pure joy*. I'm sincerely grateful he's okay. The man is a treasure who only gets better, year by year. Looking better than one can believe. Just, wow. ❤️ JEFF WE LOVE YOU. Jimmy, thank you for such a respectful and caring, funny and positive interview of Jeff. Bravo!
Amazing! Love Jeff Bridges! He’s a survivor and such a creative force 🌟 thanks Jimmy!
I can't believe I did not know The Dude was sick! With all else that has happened, I'm kinda grateful the universe spared me that information. I never knew to be worried about him and now he's fine, man...
@TheLastChickenWing
2 жыл бұрын
i know! hes a legend!
@ahill4642
2 жыл бұрын
He just handled it so cool and classy. A treasure of a man.
Jimmy is such a brilliant interviewer, but equally, it is SO good to see Jeff Bridges again. My favourite actor. I've missed him. Really looking forward to seeing his new movie.
@missterri8207
2 жыл бұрын
It's like a series...he's excellent in it👏🏽👏🏽
Imagine for a second a person of this level of compassion, intellect, and love of life as our leader. What could be done? Carlin was right that the system is setup to intentionally repel those who should lead.
I absolutely adore Jeff Bridges. Everything he’s done…I watch & I fall in love again all over. What a nice guy😞! I’m so happy he’s well now. ❤️❤️❤️
Now this is what resilience is all about. Jeff Bridges.
So glad you and wife are feeling better, you’ve always been one of my favorite actors.
I was just thinking about him and his health a few days ago... and then here he is, alive and kicking! Finally some excellent news. 🍀
OMGosh! I love this guy! “His positivity is infectious!” Indeed it is! I’m so glad he’s doing better!
What a positive, loving and human figure Jeff is. Wonderful man 😇
Wow. What a champ of a human being! (and those doggies! ;-) thanks for having Jeff Bridges on the show! (I was a big big fan of his dad's too!). Lovely family.
I'm thrilled that Jeff Bridges over came his cancer and COVID. My husband and I are big fans of his. When we were married 8 years ago, I acquiesced to have our ceremony, which was a small get together, performed by "The Dude" via my now brother-in-law. There is actually a religion called "Dudiesm", did not know this. They are huge fans of "The Big Lebowski". Now, as of February, I found out I have metastatic melanoma (through having a stroke) in my brain and I'm doing well after immunotherapy and radiation. I also have a positive attitude, incredible medical staff and the love of my hubby and my family and friends. It makes a difference. My hope is that he continues on the road he's on. Peace!!!!!
He's a legend. Such a great actor and even a better human being.
I remember as a kid watching his father in Sea Hunt ! 🥰
What an absolute gem of a person.
Jeff is who I want to be when I grow up. He always shouts out T-Bone Burnett. The type of lymphoma he got is one of the very worst diagnosis you can get. Yes covid is horrible. Mr. Bridges is so humble and grateful and unassuming its easy to discard him as not the talented man he is. My Dad hated him. Refused to watch the Big Liebowski because he said he was only famous because of his dad and was a slob. You have to look deeper and not let your jealously warp the reality. My neighbors dog a puppy she just got is named The Dude. Some how I just knew Jeff was a dog guy.
So glad to see he’s well, I adore this man!
@MothGirl007
2 жыл бұрын
Me too. 😍
@constancemiller699
2 жыл бұрын
Same here
So happy and delighted Jeff's back and looking and feeling great.
Damn I love the Bridges family. Grew up with Lloyd and Beau. Jeff just keeps going.
As football coach & leukemia survivor Chuck Pagano said, “If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.”
@marioglory8528
2 жыл бұрын
dont saY THAT to a ferrari owner xaaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxax
@ksc743
2 жыл бұрын
Another saying is you don't know what you have until you lose it. Been fit my whole life but I've lost my health and believe me, if you don't have your health you really do have nothing. Jeff's positivity did help lift me up though. He's such a genuine human being.
@agf1700
2 жыл бұрын
@@ksc743 Caught Covid in April and was really ill with it. Boy when you’re health isn’t good, your world really shrinks and suddenly other stuff just takes a back seat, way back!
@ksc743
2 жыл бұрын
@@agf1700 no kidding. Hope you're fully recovered now? I've managed to escape it, haven't had it yet but I have another issue going on that's affecting my day to day functioning - hopefully will be resolved soon. Happy Sunday to you✌
@agf1700
2 жыл бұрын
@@ksc743 Managed to escape for over 2 years. I’m recovered now though left with some minor residual issues. Sorry to hear about your health issue. Hope it gets resolved quickly and you return to full health. Peace ☮️
Jeff, you’re my all time fave, brother! I’m glad you’re well and thank you for this all too timely message that we’re all in this together…
I used to see Jeff walking down the streets of Livingston, MT, he had his hair grown out and I thought, "is that what he does so people don't recognize his?", But then months later The Big Lebowski movie came out and I thought again, "what a cool dude!". I glade to see him healthy, I hope he could do another Rooster Cogburn remake (John Wayne classic), the one with Catherine Hepburn, he did a wonderful job in True Grit!
Back when Jeff Bridges was promoting True Grit, I was part of the Jimmy Kimmel audience and I got to be the King of the show. Jeff Bridges got to play the guitar later and he called me out to come on stage off-screen and he was such a genuine guy. Taught me how to act for 2 minutes 😂. Glad he recovered from Cancer and got back on the show. Thank you JKL and Jeff for such an amazing memory!
I totally resonate with Jeff. I had a similar issue at age 30 and I compared it to a rebirth. It's a journey.
It's a pleasure to watch Jeff's interview.
Thank God🙏We still have Jeff Bridges 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️ The Old Man is Fabulous!!!!!
One of my favourite actors. Not to mention a devoted loving husband & father. I am happy Jeff is happy & healthy 😀
Jeff Bridges just emanates positivity, love and brilliance!
Jeff Bridges is one of my favorite actors and I think I’ve seen every one of his movies he’s got a wonderful outlook on life
@jeffreybridges
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... I'm glad
@christineabedini3765
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreybridges There was something new in the news about turkey tails mushrooms
@christineabedini3765
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreybridges there was something in the news this last week about turkey tail mushrooms destroying cancer tumors without destroying healthy cells
@jeffreybridges
Жыл бұрын
Ohh I see.
That dude is the Dude. I'm glad to see him abiding.
Wow , what an inspiring man . Thank you Jeff Bridges . Great philosophy on life and his experience .
Jeff always brings smile on my face.
Amazing actor. Gave us some of the best movies. My childhood hero.
this man survived cancer, covid, and deadly encounters with vampires. salute.
just wanna say hey to everyone here that has survived these past years and all the craziness -- so wonderful and heart warming to see how beloved Jeff is and how the Dude unites us all! Long live the Dude!
@ahill4642
2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said!
@professorsprout3382
2 жыл бұрын
The Dude abides man.
The Dude appreciates everyone now, didn’t know his family loved him so much. All his girls picked good men they married. You go through a near death experience being told in hospital by doctor, you may not make this. However, please stay calm and work with us. I went through having blood clots in both legs having it controlled but not cured. I went through being transferred to three different hospitals until I was treated at the University of Maryland hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. I went through exploratory surgery of the blood clots. Doctors stated if you live this will save more lives. However, when you see your children visit you with their eyes lighted up happy to see you alive saying Dad they said you may die, but didn’t believe them. You are a man on fire doing your best to eventually leave the hospital. Love is a great thing! I know what Jeff Bridges was saying found out my family loves me. He saw their eyes, worried about dad not the dude in the movies.
Jeff has always been an outstanding human being and a role model for me growing up during my fifty years of my life. I absolutely love his dad and love Jeff just as much. Starman, Flynn in Tron, the dude, Rooster Cogburn. The list goes on. Just so happy and thankful he gets to stay with us here on earth a little longer. Love you Jeff, you are a shining star.
@numberone5680
2 жыл бұрын
I’m nearly as old as Jeff and I remember his dad in “Sea Hunt”. Lloyd Bridges.
It is the most wonderful feeling seeing the Dude in such a good condition again! Far out, man!!!
Being a Cancer survivor, I get what he said ,that you learn so much and yes life is a gift a beautiful gift !
I'll just say something different from everybody else about Jeff Bridges. He is one of the few men who can have long or no hair at all and it always looks good in him. He is blessed with a special kind of head. 😀
@kimweaver1252
2 жыл бұрын
What's in it is even better.
He really sees the blessings in hard times. That’s beautiful.
First saw Jeff in 'thunderbolt and Lightfoot ' w Clint Eastwood 💖🌹. He was great
@MothGirl007
2 жыл бұрын
He's fabulous in that.
Jeff is a living legend , and such a wonderful human being .
So glad the Dude abided! Jeff Bridges is a national treasure! God bless him and his wife. Glad he came through cancer and Covid.
@Scriptease123
2 жыл бұрын
His band is called The Abiders 😉
Wow, a truly nice guy love his movies and love him as a person. God bless Jeff 🙏😍
I am glad Jeff is still with us. He has A very philosophical outlook to life.
So glad this man beat the one-two punch!
Jeff, I and my family love you so much. Be well my friend.
My 2022 was spent with lung cancer surgery, chemo and COVID. I'm the same age as Bridges. I know exactly what Jeff is trying to convey. It's not easy to explain the appreciation you have for the love of family, friends and looking at life with more clarity. I want it to hang on to this feeling. I don't want my time remaining and the routine of life to take the shine off this new view of life.
@ajkinthad
Ай бұрын
I am a bit late to these comments. I hope that your are doing and feeling well. Best wishes.
Truer words have never been spoken. Life is short. Just love each other. We’re all in this together. Much love. 🙏🏻
I've been on chemotherapy for 2 years to treat metastatic breast cancer. Mr. Bridges has become a voice for many of us. Thankfully I haven't had Covid yet, but this man is living my nightmare. I have secondary cancer in my lungs, so I just got my 3rd covid booster shot. Even with the shot, Covid can be really dangerous to some people. I wish him and his family all the best! It sounds like they could use a break from bad news for a while.
glad youre alright myan
jimmy your interviews are always positive and honest, your the best host ever.
Now that the Duke is gone by but no void left behind- the Dude keeps us alive. Love from Nepal, Dude!!!
This beautiful gentle soul needs to write a book or start a podcast to share his beautiful positivity with the world!
"Against all Odds" we get to enjoy Jeff Bridges for more...
Jeff Bridges is the epitome of class. I wish more people were like him.
I love this man so damn much and I am happy that I live when he is alive or I am alive where he is a legend.
What a way to learn challenges in life: "its like taking a class and life says now what are you going to learn from this."
I wasn't aware of his battles. I'm glad he made it though. What a great, positive attitude to have.
KInda glad I got spared the info of his sickness...happy to see him back.
I too am a NHL survivor and currently going through Covid. Jeff Bridges is a treasure and one of the best actors of all time. So good to see he is doing well.
I've got nothing but love for JB! Good to see him on the other side of chemo & covid. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is very nasty bastard as cancers go. I hope he is able to stay well for many years. Nothin' but love.
Oh my, my, my...Jeff Bridges went through all those health challenges and look at him now😘😘😘 He is a blessed man🙏🏽 He is sooo good in "The Old Man"❣
I'm so glad Jeff Bridges is doing good. He's one of my all time favorite actors. And I never knew he had cancer. I think I'll share this with my mother she would appreciate it.
dude I love jeff bridges
Im so glad to see him getting well and feeling better. He is absolutely the best actor that this country has
It’s wonderful he shares his experience of love ❤️ being a bottom line . So happy he’s with us…what an honest treat & gift 💝 to the whole world. Who else can come back with a message. Great video. Thanks 🙏🏽
LEGEND!.....I love hearing his laff....hope to hear it for many more years!
We ♥️ Jeff Bridges ! Stay safe and well Jeff. Looking forward to your show !
What's not to love, we all love Jeff and wish him the best.
"...can't find my smartphone..." That's exactly why I've kept my landline. Best cell phone finder ever.
The Dude. Loved his dad, too. Whole family.
I've always loved this man but it's so great to see he's a wonderful husband and so full of love and wisdom God bless you and keep you safe and meet your every need Peggy Lynn Smith from Corbin Kentucky
What’s not to like about Jeff Bridges, He is the Dude!!!
@ryanmcbride4619
2 жыл бұрын
You joke but he really is!!
Love the shirt
Love Jeff Bridges. Against All Odds is still one of my favorite movies and I went to Tulum, Mexico in the 80s because the location was so beautiful in the movie. This new show looks great. I hope he's fully recovered and keeps acting, because he's a great actor. 💖💗💖
@christopherallen9580
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool you went to Tulum. I love Against All Odds too!
Love Is The Answer!!! Always! I pray that my children will be able to Love everyone and everyone love everyone when they are my age! It’s so heart warming to feel so much love. Life isn’t about money or what we have. It’s about how we love one another!!
God Bless You, Jeff B!!! 😇🙏🏾✝️