Ann-Margret, 85, reveals the habit that keeps her feeling forever young - Fox News

Video Elvis Presley's 1968 bordello scene was cut for being too racy: doc Director Steve Binder is speaking out about his historic collaboration with the king of rock ‘n’ roll in a new documentary, ‘Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special.’ At 85, Ann-Margret still has a need for speed. The "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Viva Las Vegas" legend is opening her personal archives to fans, partnering with Julien’s Auctions to sell cherished keepsakes, household items and glamorous Bob Mackie-designed costumes beginning June 23. One of the sale’s crown jewels is her custom 1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Hugger, adorned with a mauve-and-daisy design and ridden by the star for more than 20 years. GOLDIE HAWN CREDITS ‘FREEDOM’ FOR KEEPING 43-YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH KURT RUSSELL STRONG Ann-Margret is partnering with Julien’s Auctions to open her personal archives to fans, offering an extraordinary collection of memorabilia spanning her legendary career. The auction features cherished keepsakes from iconic movies, such as "Viva Las Vegas," alongside deeply personal possessions, including one of her prized motorcycles. The auction launches June 23, 2026. (Cleopatra Records) When asked by Fox News Digital what riding means to her, the actress, without missing a beat, declared, "Freedom, freedom, freedom!" Ann-Margret noted that she loves the "speed" and still happily rides today. Ann-Margret with a motorcycle, circa 1965. (Darlene Hammond/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) "Back in Sweden, my uncle, my mother’s brother, he had a big motorcycle," she said. "I watched him, and, of course, I asked him if I could ride with him. And I did. And that was it. I had to have one of my own." WATCH: ELVIS PRESLEY'S 1968 BORDELLO SCENE WAS CUT FOR BEING TOO RACY: DOC With zero hesitation, Ann-Margret replied, "nope" when asked whether she was ever scared. "Isn’t that something?" she said. "I never have been. I love the speed. I try not to go too fast, although I do love the speed. I’m joyful when I get on that bike. I don’t get scared. That’s the problem!" Ann-Margret starred as Kim MacAfee in the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie." (John Springer Collection/Corbis) A devoted motorcycle enthusiast since the 1960s, Ann-Margret has spent decades chasing adventure on two wheels, both on set and off. In one of her most iconic images, photographer Douglas Kirkland captured the star in 1971 racing down a Las Vegas highway on a chopper, dressed in a patriotic showgirl ensemble and knee-high boots. Ann-Margret's 1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Hugger motorcycle. She's ridden it over 20 years. (Julien's Auctions) And if the star gets any second glances from no-nonsense bikers, she doesn’t seem to notice. "I’m so busy making sure that I ride my bike correctly, I don’t notice things like that," she quipped. Ann-Margret attends the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards at NYU Skirball Center in New York City on May 18, 2026. (Manny Carabel/Getty Images) That independent streak extends well beyond the open road. At her house, guests can expect to find a sign that reads, "You can tell a Swede, but you can’t tell her much," which was put up by her late husband, Roger Smith.