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Sally Field almost landed a domiciled successful 1 of nan astir iconic movies in history and is yet revealing why she ended up saying no.
During an question and reply with Parade, the character explained why she said nary to nan domiciled of Annie Paradis successful “The First Wives Club.” According to nan Academy Award winner, she said nary because she had an rumor pinch nan crippled of nan movie.
“I loved each those actors. But I did move it down,” Field began. “I person ever had a problem pinch older women either wanting to get a day aliases looking to, like, you know, person much activity pinch their husband.”
“I conscionable consciousness for illustration there’s much for women to say, truthful that was conscionable ne'er my cup of tea,” she continued.
“The First Wives Club” followed 3 middle-aged women — Annie, Brenda and Elise — who reunite aft nan termination of their assemblage friend who was abandoned by her hubby for a younger woman.
(L-R) Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, and Bette Midler successful nan 1996 movie “The First Wives Club.” ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett CollectionRealizing they’ve each been likewise discarded by their ain husbands, nan trio forms a enslaved and determine to return revenge. The drama starred Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton and Bette Midler.
Field told Parade nan philharmonic number of nan 3 women was different logic she has nary regrets astir declining nan role.
“I couldn’t person done that domiciled because I don’t sing, and they each do astatine nan end,” she said.
Field’s attends nan Television Academy’s 27th yearly Hall of Fame ceremonial astatine JW Marriott LA Live connected Aug. 16, 2025 successful Los Angeles. AFP via Getty ImagesThe domiciled Field was offered ended up going to nan precocious Keaton.
“I would ne'er person been arsenic good,” Field told nan outlet. “I mean, it was perfectly correct for Keaton — not for me.”
Keaton died Oct. 11 astatine property 79 from bacterial pneumonia.
