November 22nd 2024.
Famous singer Cher recently spoke out against the well-known Hollywood director, Peter Bogdanovich, almost forty years after their first collaboration. Cher, who has successfully transitioned from the music industry to the big screen, has starred in numerous hit films such as Moonstruck, The Witches of Eastwick, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Despite being praised for her acting skills by fans worldwide, the 78-year-old recently revealed that her experience on some movie sets was not always positive. In a recent interview with The Times, as part of her upcoming memoir, she opened up about her time working with Peter Bogdanovich on the 1985 film Mask, following his passing in 2022.
Cher didn't hold back as she shared her thoughts on the director, stating, "There are only two directors I didn't like: Peter Bogdanovich and the guy from The Muppets." She then went on to describe her time working with him as unpleasant, recalling how he was "arrogant" and "not nice to the girls in the film." She further explained how he would disregard her suggestions and even threatened to cut her out of the film.
The legendary singer also shared an incident where Bogdanovich showed up to set eating an egg sandwich and proceeded to scream at her, saying she was a "nobody" and he could "cut her out at any moment." Cher didn't hold back as she described him as a "pig" and expressed her dislike for him.
Despite this, Cher is known for being easy to work with, as she mentioned in the interview. She explained how she follows the advice of her friend and fellow actress, Meryl Streep, who taught her to agree with the director's vision and then subtly incorporate her own ideas during filming.
Cher also spoke highly of other directors she has worked with, such as Robert Altman, Mike Nichols, and Norman Jewison, stating that she respects them and knows when to listen to their direction.
In 1985, Cher landed a starring role in Mask, a film that tells the story of Roy "Rocky" Dennis, a young man with a rare genetic disorder. Alongside Cher, the film also starred Sam Elliott, Laura Dern, and Eric Stoltz. Cher's performance was highly praised, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Rocky's mother.
However, in a 2019 interview with Vulture, Peter Bogdanovich criticized Cher's acting, claiming she struggled to trust people due to her past experiences. He also compared her performance to Tatum O'Neal in his 1973 hit film, Paper Moon, stating that Cher couldn't achieve the same level of talent.
Despite the negativity surrounding their collaboration, Sam Elliott, who played Cher's boyfriend in Mask, had nothing but positive things to say about working with both the director and the singer. He shared how he was a fan of Cher's since his early days in Portland, where he and his mother would watch The Sonny and Cher Show religiously.
Elliott also praised Bogdanovich, describing him as a brilliant director and sharing how he enjoyed watching him work on set. He spoke highly of Cher, stating that she was "outrageous" and "wonderful to work with." He also reflected on their time on set as a "glorious" period.
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