At 69, Isabella Rossellini is loving life. In fact, the beloved actress says she's happier than ever. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, the star of stage and screen, who portrays cookbook author Simca Beck in the new series Julia, reminisced about the ups and downs of life as she moves toward age 70.

“I’m happy to have lived a long life, but the fact that the future is so short is a little worrisome. But you have that feeling that you should enjoy your day, and I have become more joyful as an older person," she shared. Overall, the Blue Velvet star says she's filled with a sense of gratitude for everything she has experienced.