“I did not leave my real-life wife for a younger woman.
We just drifted apart.”
After living together for a time, Hackman and Arakawa married in 1991.
They didn’t have any children together.
Throughout the decades of their marriage, Hackman and Arakawa lived a happy life away from media attention.
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Hackman and Betsy also put their own combined spin on decorating the home.
“We bought a few things in Santa Fe.
Beyond her own home, Arakawa used her decorating knowledge and co-ran a home decor business.
Earlier in her career, she worked as a classical pianist.
“He loves the peaceful life he shares with the lovely Betsy.”
A decade earlier, Hackman had already experienced cardiac concerns and needed an angioplasty.
After he completed a handwritten draft, Arakawa handled getting it into a digital format.
In addition, she provided an invaluable listening ear throughout Hackman’s creative process.
Arakawa also made a point to have fun with her husband, too.
In March 2024, the couple was spotted after dining at a local restaurant together.
Once again, Arakawa offered her arm to support her husband as they walked.
One photo of the couple shows them beaming as they bend down close to their dogs.
Before welcoming a new dog into the family, they made sure all the dogs were compatible.
In another instance, the couple sought emergency veterinary services.
“They had driven 8 hours to get the best care for their dog.”
An investigation is ongoing.
