‘I want to hit 100’: Derek Jacobi on Aids, ageing and failing to boil an egg
Derek Jacobi, at 87, reflects on his life, career, and insecurities during an interview. He expresses a desire to reach 100 years old and shares his thoughts on aging and self-image. Despite his success, Jacobi admits to struggling with his appearance and often avoids looking in the mirror.
- ▪Derek Jacobi is a renowned actor known for his roles in stage and screen productions.
- ▪He has been in a relationship with his husband, Richard Clifford, for 47 years.
- ▪Jacobi expresses a desire to have been a movie star like Rock Hudson, citing looks as a barrier to his aspirations.
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‘I would have liked to be Rock Hudson’ … Derek Jacobi. Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianView image in fullscreen‘I would have liked to be Rock Hudson’ … Derek Jacobi. Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianMoviesInterview‘I want to hit 100’: Derek Jacobi on Aids, ageing and failing to boil an eggSimon HattenstoneThe giant of stage and screen is 87 and still hates looking in the mirror. At home with his husband, he talks about weeping, sleeping with Daniel Craig, terrifying directors and the joys of white wine and a napFri 22 May 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDerek Jacobi is chatting to the photographer in the living room. His voice is unmistakeable – rich, buttered, every sentence beautifully parsed and phrased.
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