Nikki Sixx Reflects on Turning 65, Shares About His Peaceful Life in Jackson Hole: ‘I’m Very Grateful’ (Exclusive)

Nikki Sixx is embracing a new milestone – and a completely different environment – with her family as she turns 65.

While 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 outdoor community.

“It really clears our heads and allows us to reset,” Sixx tells PEOPLE of him and his wife, Courtney Sixx, 38, who have daughter Ruby, 4. “We spend a lot of time outside. I mean, the whole point of being here is really being outside whether you like skiing or fishing or hiking or being on lakes or snowmobiling.”

“It’s very social here, so it’s fantastic for us,” the Mötley Crüe bassist shares with the friendly town of like-minded people. “I wake up and say, ‘I can’t think of a place I’d rather be.’ And to be able to still be creative at 65 and have a wonderful family and be surrounded by good friends. I’m very grateful.”

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As for the first person to wish him a happy birthday on his special day? “Ruby,” the father of five says gently. Sixx has four older children, Gunner, 32, Storm, 29, Decker, 28, and Frankie, 22, all of whom individually serve as his “inspiration” in his endeavors, he says.

During a day of “chilling out” and picking out a Christmas tree on Monday before 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 tell people how you feel. So today I feel very loved, very happy.”

“No gifts, everyone chatters!” Courtney is following up on a simpler celebration this year.

Sixx adds, “It’s been a big initiative for me over the years, and moving forward is the charity side of things and giving back.”

In addition to raising funds for charities such as Covenant House, the artist and photographer is expanding further into the film community, as he and Courtney serve as board members for 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, it’s been in motion. There’s a lot of really fantastic people involved.”

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The inaugural JHIFF festival was also launched by Board Chairman Stuart Sun, who is the founder and former owner of the famous NYC Silvercup Studios. Suna is also the president of the Hamptons International Film Festival, which has been going strong for more than 30 years, which is what Sixx, Suna, CEO Marni Walsh and the rest of the organization intend for JHIFF.

“This is the first in a number of years. A great start,” Sixx says of the launch.

He and Courtney, who greeted VIP festival-goers with her Bouquet Box Floral Bar on Friday at The Virginian Lodge, spent a lot of quality time with all the guests and made everyone feel welcome.

Nikki Sixx in support of husband Courtney Sixx’s Bouquet Box Floral Bar at The Virginian Lodge on the first day of the Jackson Hole International Film Festival on December 8, 2023.

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Artistic Director David Nugent’s curated program held at the stunning National Museum of Wildlife Art included:

A powerful film by Jean Shim The great divide with Ken Jeong and Mia Cech, which took place in Jackson, kicked off the first day on Friday, along with a fast-paced, honest comedy-drama I will I am coming nowdirected by Brendon Walsh and starring Edie Falco, Kaylie Carter and Jeannie Berlin.

The second day showed a stunning documentary by Irene Taylor Trees and other entanglementsI Bayona’s Society Snowand nominated for a Golden Globe American fiction.

Then on Sunday, The taste of things starring Juliette Binoche, stunning doc They called it mostly harmless directed by Patricia E. Gillespie and produced by Ethan Goldman, and a masterpiece by Finn Taylor, Avenue of the Giantsclosed the festival.

Nikki Sixx posed with ‘A Great Divide’ star Miya Cech at the opening of the Jackson Hole International Film Festival.

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Sixx — who teased a new musical-themed animation project coming next year Lion King co-director Rob Minkoff and “new music with Mötley” — looked relaxed and happy over the weekend, taking pictures with everyone in attendance, expressing how truly proud he is to be a part of this new community.

“Spending more time getting to know the other board members, the directors, the writers, watching movies, you know, going out and having dinner — it was just a great experience.”

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