Nikki Sixx and Courtney Sixx at the inaugural Jackson Hole International Film Festival on Dec. 8, 2023.Photo:Taylor Glenn
Taylor Glenn
Nikki Sixxis embracing a new milestone — and a completely different environment — with his family as he turns 65.
While out at the Jackson Hole International Film Festival (JHIFF) over the weekend, the musician spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about life in Wyoming and how “grateful” he is to be a part of the peaceful, outdoorsy community.
Throughout the day of “chilling” and picking out a Christmas tree on Monday ahead of his low-key dinner with friends, Sixx also expressed how happy he was to receive “beautiful text messages” and emails from people he’s known for “years and years.”
“It’s just a great opportunity to reach out and let people know how you feel. So I’m feeling very loved today, very happy.”
“No gifts, all gab!” Courtney chimes in of celebrating more simply this year.
Sixx adds, “And a big initiative for me has been over the years and moving forward is the charitable side of things and giving back.”
Along with raising funds for charities likeCovenant House, the artist and photographer has been branching further into the film community, as he and Courtney serve as board members of the Jackson Hole International Film Festival.
“We love the idea of bringing arts and culture to Jackson,” Sixx says. “We’ve been talking about this for the last year and a half or so, it’s been in motion. There’s a lot of really fantastic people involved.”
“It’s the first of many years. A great kickoff,” Sixx says of the launch.
He and Courtney, who welcomed VIP festival goers with her Bouquet Box Floral Bar on Friday at The Virginian Lodge, spent a lot of quality time with all of the guests and made everyone feel welcome.
Nikki Sixx supporting wife Courtney Sixx’s Bouquet Box Floral Bar at The Virginian Lodge on day one of the Jackson Hole International Film Festival, Dec. 8, 2023.Alexandra Munger
Alexandra Munger
Artistic director David Nugent’s curated programming held at the stunning National Museum of Wildlife Art included:
Day two featured Irene Taylor’s stunning documentaryTrees and Other Entanglements, J.A. Bayona’sSociety of the Snow, and Golden Globe-nominatedAmerican Fiction.
Nikki Sixx snaps a pic with standout actress from A Great Divide, Miya Cech, opening night of the Jackson Hole International Film Festival on Dec. 8, 2023.Courtney Sixx
Courtney Sixx
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Sixx — who teased a new music-themed animation project coming next year withThe Lion Kingco-directorRob Minkoffand “new music with Mötley” — appeared relaxed and happy over the weekend, taking pictures with all the visitors, voicing how genuinely proud he is to be a part of this new community.
“Spending more time getting to know other board members, directors, writers, seeing films, you know, going out and having dinners — it’s just been a great experience.”
source: people.com
