Cher On The Time Jack Nicholson Called Her Old and Not Sexy - Noise11.com
Cher, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Cher, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Cher On The Time Jack Nicholson Called Her Old and Not Sexy

by Music-News.com on August 22, 2018

in News

Cher has recalled how Jack Nicholson and director George Miller once branded her as “too old” for Hollywood.

The Oscar-winning actress has starred in films including Moonstruck, Mermaids and, most recently, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and is widely considered to be a legend in the entertainment industry.

However, at her concert in Atlantic City on Friday, Cher reminisced to fans about a nasty phone call she received after her “fantastic” 40th birthday party.

“In the morning, my telephone rang and the man said, ‘Hi, Cher, it’s George Miller.’ I said, ‘Hey, George.’ He was the director of Witches of Eastwick,” the 72-year-old explained, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “So he said, ‘I just wanted to call and tell you that I don’t want you in my movie and Jack Nicholson and I think you’re too old and you’re not sexy.’ Good morning, 40!”

Cher burst into tears and “was heartbroken” to seemingly miss out on the role, but her upset turned to anger after George continued to insult her.

“He just wanted to tell me everything: ‘I hate the way you walk, I hate the way you talk, I don’t like the colour of your hair, I don’t like your eyes,'” she recounted. “So, finally I was like, ‘OK, look mother-,’ yeah, I said the whole thing. I said, ‘You didn’t find me under a rock. I was nominated for an Academy Award for Silkwood. And I got the Cannes Film Festival award for Best Actress for Mask. So, goodbye!'”

Cher eventually did go on to win the lead role of Alexandra Medford in 1987’s The Witches of Eastwick, appearing alongside Jack, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer.

In addition, the star also admitted she was scared to appear on Late Night with David Letterman because “he can be kind of an asshole” to people he doesn’t like, but agreed after she was offered $28,000 (£22,000) – a sum she owed to her friend, the late Studio 54 co-owner Steve Rubell.

Cher will tour Australia in September for Live Nation.

Cher Australian dates

NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26

BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28

ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3
FRIDAY OCTOBER 5 – NEW SHOW!

ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
TUESDAY OCTOBER 9

PERTH ARENA
FRIDAY OCTOBER 12

QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY
THURSDAY OCTOBER 18
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 – NEW SHOW!

Cher tickets from Live Nation

music-news.com

For news as it happens follow Noise11 on Facebook

Noise11.com

Listen to the Noise11 Music News channel now at iHeartRadio

Related Posts

Ronnie Wood Anthology
Ronnie Wood Has His Own Anthology To Do

Ronnie Wood will release his first anthology, ‘Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025’, covering his entire career including his time with Jeff Beck, The Faces and The Rolling Stones.

1 day ago
Paul McCartney in Santiago October 2024 photo by Karen Freedman
Paul McCartney Announces North American Got Back Tour 2025

Sir Paul McCartney has announced a second North American leg of his Got Back tour.

2 days ago
Bob Dylan at the Hollywood Bowl 31 July 2024 photo with thanks to Richard Gilkerson
Bob Dylan To Continue Farewell Tour With Dates In UK and Europe Announced

Legendary songwriter and musician Bob Dylan will return to the UK in 2025 for a string of dates presented by ITB.

3 days ago
Paul Simon and Sting at Mt Duneed Winery 2015
Paul Simon Postpones Show after Back Surgery

Paul Simon has postponed a gig after undergoing surgery for "severe" back pain.

July 4, 2025
John Farnham The Age Music Victoria 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame Concert inducts Victorian music legends at the Palais in St Kilda on Friday 20 November 2015. photo by Ros O'Gorman
John Farnham Becomes A Grandfather

John Farnham is a grandfather. Jett James Farnham was born in Melbourne on June 18, 2025. The family has just now announced the news.

July 1, 2025
The Grateful Dead Movie
The Grateful Dead Movie To Screen In Cinemas Worldwide In August

The Grateful Dead movie will screen at IMAX in August to mark the 60th anniversary of the band’s final performance.

June 28, 2025
John Fogerty photo by David McClister 2
John Fogerty Shares New Solo Versions of CCR Classic ‘Born On the Bayou’ and ‘Lodi’

John Fogerty has premiered two new solo remakes of his Creedence Clearwater Revival classics ‘Born on the Bayou’ and ‘Lodi’.

June 27, 2025