Heartbreak is a priority reset, says Michelle Pfeiffer Michelle Pfeiffer has explained how she approaches heartbreak. 18 March 2026 Michelle Pfeiffer has learned lessons through losing people in her life. Michelle Pfeiffer sees loss as a priority reset The 67-year-old actress has "suffered losing someone who was meaningful" to her more than once in her life, and Michelle admits that the experience has taught her some valuable lessons. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Hollywood star explained: "For a brief amount of time, all that really matters is connection with other human beings.