Jay Leno and his wife Mavis enjoy a rare night out at a movie premiere after being diagnosed with dementia

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by Nika Shakhnazarova

Jay Leno has issued an update on his wife Mavis' health following her dementia diagnosis and subsequent guardianship.

The former “Tonight Show” host and his wife of nearly 44 years went ear to ear while enjoying a night out at the Netflix premiere of “Unfrosted” in Hollywood on Tuesday.

Their outing came just three weeks after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted Lino, 74, custody of his wife.

“I feel good, yeah,” Mavis, 77, said It said On the red carpet.

“I thought I'd bring something fun for a change,” Leno said. “It's all very controversial. Just to bring a movie that's funny and silly — it's great. I think people will have a great time.”

“Well, we hang out every day. We're having a great time. 44 years old! So we're doing good,” he added.

The former talk show icon celebrated his 74th birthday on Sunday, but told the outlet he didn't do anything special to celebrate the milestone because he's “not a big birthday guy.”

“none of us [are]Mavis added. “We only have each other.”

“My life is a party anyway, so every day is a good day,” the two-time Emmy winner added.

The couple were snapped on the red carpet with the film's director and star Jerry Seinfeld, who attended the premiere with his wife of 24 years, Jessica.

Last month, Leno was officially granted guardianship following her diagnosis of advanced dementia.

Mavis' attorney said she was “agreed” with the guardianship during a hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Mavis added that she is “receiving excellent care with her husband, Mr. Leno.”

“I think it's in a less restrictive environment,” the judge agreed. “I think she has very good care with Mr. Leno.”

The judge then told Leno “everything you are doing is correct” and “I completely understand that this is a difficult time.” He added that the TV personality was “suitable” for the role.

Earlier this year, Leno spoke briefly about his wife's ongoing battle.

“She's fine. Everyone's fine, we're doing well,” the comedian told the BBC. daily Mail From behind the wheel of his car. “[I] Prepare a will, in case something happens.

Lino indicated that he is in the process of estate planning and considering his wife's will.

The couple married in 1980 after meeting at the Comedy Store in the 1970s. They don't have any children.