Cary Grant’s ex-wife Dyan Cannon, 86, says she is ‘living now’ as actress reveals prayer ‘keeps her straight’ in life: ‘I’m a big God girl’

Cary Grant’s ex-wife Dyan Cannon has revealed that she is “alive now” and believes prayer helps her stay “on track” in her life.

The 86-year-old Heaven Can Wait actress, whose short-lived marriage to the Hollywood icon is portrayed in the new series Archie, has opened up about her faith Page six at the Britbox series premiere in New York on Monday.

“Praying is what keeps me on my toes,” the stat told the publication, adding, “I’m God’s big girl.”

“After some of the things I went through, I couldn’t find meaning in the world, so I had to turn to something that actually made sense.”

Cannon stated that she “realized” and also realized that “there really is something bigger than me that protects me and guides me and nourishes me, and I believe in it.”

“I’m living now,” Diane admitted. “I just came to the realization that there is something bigger than me that I can trust, because I can’t trust a lot of what’s out there because it changes its mind all the time.”

The actress also revealed how she is still staying fit and active as she prepares to celebrate her 87th birthday in January next month.

“I’ve come to a point in my life where I can eat whatever I want and still work out. I try to do something at least three to four times a week.”

Cannon looked youthful at the “Archie” premiere in the Big Apple at the Paley Center for Media.

She opted for an all-black ensemble featuring fitted black trousers and a long-sleeved satin shirt with puffy shoulders.

The Such Good Friends star wore black heeled ankle boots and was proudly joined by her daughter Jennifer Grant, whom she welcomed with Carey during their three-year marriage.

The former couple tied the knot in 1965, when she was at the beginning of her career and Grant was at the peak of hers. The North by Northwest actor was 61 years old at the time of the wedding, and Diane, at 28, was 33 years his junior.

The following year they had a daughter – Carey’s only child – but the couple separated in 1968 when their divorce was finalized.

Archie is based on Dian’s 2011 memoir, Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant. Both she and daughter Jennifer also served as executive producers on the miniseries.

The premise follows: “The life of Hollywood’s greatest leading man, Archibald Alexander Leach, aka Cary Grant,” according to the official release. IMDB summary.

The show will not only chronicle Grant’s entire career in Hollywood, but also his difficult upbringing as a child.

Four actors have been cast over the decades to play Grant, including Jason Isaacs. Other stars attached to the project include Laura Aickman, who plays Diane, as well as Harriet Walter and Cara Tointon.

During a recent interview on New York LiveCannon spoke about the series and her previous relationship with the Hollywood icon.

Carey had four marriages in total, but only welcomed a child with Diane, which she explained: “I think it was because he trusted me because he felt safe.”

She also spoke about Isaacs’ performance as Grant and the decision to ultimately cast him in the role.

“Sometimes he doesn’t look much like Carey physically, but he gets Carey. He got it out with his teeth and nails. He really understood this man.”

As the Harry Potter alum prepared for the role, Diane explained that both she and the actor would sit and have a “great conversation” about Carey, whose real name is Archibald Leach.

During a conversation CBS Sunday morning in an article published earlier this month, Jason stated: “I’m not Cary Grant. But he wasn’t Cary Grant, that’s the thing.

“He came up with Cary Grant,” and added that it was “a character that would save him from himself, build a career and try to train his demons.”

Dayan, who also participated in the interview, was later asked: “Cary Grant played Cary Grant at home with you?” Has that façade ever let him down?

She replied, “Oh, of course, yes, he did, of course.” Real people have emotions. He had a very difficult childhood. He was abandoned, felt abandoned, unloved, unnecessary, unnecessary, deprived…”

“And, of course, who we came to know as Carey was this great, great, leading man—a personality who never stopped. He was so graceful! And what a great body. And he never played sports, which really annoyed me!”

Cannon’s memoir made the New York Times bestseller list and focuses on their relationship as well as details of Grant’s own upbringing.

During the late actor’s childhood, young Archie was abandoned by his father, who told Carey that his mother had passed away when he was just 10 years old.

However, 20 years later, he discovered that his mother had been admitted to a mental hospital.

During Diane’s marriage to Grant, the actress also detailed his controlling behavior and on another occasion recalled how he forced her to take LSD.