Did Michael Douglas really just try to rewrite Oscar history three decades later? The “Basic Instinct” star just dropped a bombshell on “The View,” claiming his “Fatal Attraction” co-star Glenn Close was “robbed” when Cher took home the golden statue for “Moonstruck” back in 1988. Talk about arriving late to a party that ended before most of TikTok was born!
Douglas, 79, didn’t hold back during his promotional tour for the new Netflix series “Franklin.” “Glenn should have won,” he declared with the confidence of a man who clearly hasn’t rewatched “Moonstruck” recently. “She was extraordinary in ‘Fatal Attraction.'” Sure, Mike. And bunny-boiling is the height of subtle acting. Meanwhile, Cher served us “Snap out of it!” realness, a flawless Italian accent, and chemistry with Nicolas Cage that still has us fanning ourselves 36 years later.
The Goddess of Pop, 77, wasn’t about to let that slide. Taking to X (formerly Twitter, darling), Cher served a masterclass in unbothered energy: “Michael Douglas says Glenn Close should’ve won Oscar for Fatal Attraction. OK. Glenn’s brilliant. But I won. Get over it.” Mic. Drop. Wig. Snatched. The tweet racked up 50K likes in hours because of course it did. Cher doesn’t do receipts; she IS the receipt.
Fans are absolutely living for this vintage diva showdown. “Cher saying ‘get over it’ is the only acceptance speech we need,” wrote one stan. Another added: “Michael Douglas really thought he did something. Cher has an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, three Golden Globes, and the Medal of Freedom. She doesn’t need your validation, sir.” Meanwhile, Glenn Close remains the classy queen she is, currently sitting at eight nominations and zero wins — the ultimate Oscar bridesmaid.
What do you think? A) Cher’s “Moonstruck” win was iconic and untouchable B) Glenn Close was robbed for “Fatal Attraction” and Douglas is right