Gene Hackman’s daughters were seen in public for the first time following the shocking death of their father and his wife,

Betsy Arakawa. The sisters, Elizabeth and Leslie Hackman, appeared composed as they dined together at a California

restaurant, attempting to process their immense loss.

On Thursday, the two were spotted stepping out together, having a quiet meal at an all-day breakfast chain. Photos obtained by

DailyMail.com showed them arriving in a gray SUV, their expressions calm despite the tragedy

that had unfolded just a day earlier.

The sighting immediately sparked conversations online. Some social media users criticized their composed demeanor,

questioning how they could appear so relaxed so soon after their father’s passing. “I know people grieve differently, but when

your dad was found the way he was, and with an investigation ongoing, they look way too happy and relaxed,” one person

commented. Others echoed similar sentiments, with remarks such as

“They look very happy… why?” and “This whole thing is just weird and strange.”

Leslie had previously spoken publicly about their father’s death, sharing that they hadn’t