Michael Douglas Argues Glenn Close Should Have Won 1988 Oscar
Actor Michael Douglas recently expressed on television that his former co-star Glenn Close deserved the best actress Academy Award over Cher for her work in 'Fatal Attraction.'
During a recent appearance on the 'Graham Norton Show,' actor Michael Douglas shared his belief that his 'Fatal Attraction' co-star Glenn Close should have won the 1988 Academy Award for best actress instead of Cher.
Close, who has received eight Oscar nominations throughout her career without a win, joked during the program that she is finally receiving an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards because Academy members likely wanted to relieve their guilt. Douglas quickly interjected to advocate for her past work, stating that Close should have won for her iconic role in the 1988 thriller.
Douglas noted that the nomination for 'Fatal Attraction' marked her fourth time being recognized by the Academy. Host Graham Norton then mentioned Cher's victory for the 1987 romantic comedy 'Moonstruck,' prompting a lighthearted reaction and laughter from the studio guests, including fellow actor Kieran Culkin and actress Naomi Ackie.
Ackie playfully called out the remark by saying, 'The shade! The shade, mate!' Meanwhile, Douglas reaffirmed his high regard for Close's performance, calling it one of the greatest of all time. Norton added a quick joke about Cher's appearance in the film, while a representative for Cher later stated that the music icon adores Michael Douglas.
At the 1988 ceremony, Cher ultimately triumphed in the best actress category for portraying Loretta Castorini in 'Moonstruck,' a film centered on an Italian-American widow in Brooklyn who falls into a complicated romance. Cher won over a competitive field that included Close for 'Fatal Attraction,' Holly Hunter for 'Broadcast News,' Sally Kirkland for 'Anna,' and Meryl Streep for 'Ironweed.'
In unrelated entertainment developments regarding upcoming television projects, discussion has also turned toward the future of HBO's hit series 'Big Little Lies.' Fans have questioned whether Meryl Streep might reprise her role as Mary Louise Wright for a potential third season, though her return has not yet been officially confirmed by the network.
Production updates for 'Big Little Lies' indicate that the series recently completed a brief, one-day shoot at Warner Bros. Studios to secure a California tax credit. While full-scale filming and the coordination of the star-studded cast's schedules are not expected until 2027, anticipation remains high for the next chapter of the drama.