Michael Douglas Says Glenn Close Deserved 1988 Best Actress Oscar

Michael Douglas has weighed in on one of Hollywood’s most debated Oscar nights, telling the Graham Norton Show that Glenn Close deserved to win the 1988 Best Actress award over Cher. The New York Post reported that Douglas, 82, made the remark while appearing alongside Close, 79, and other guests, noting that Close was nominated for her role in "Fatal Attraction" but lost to Cher for "Moonstruck." ^[1]

Close, who has been nominated for eight Oscars without a win, joked that she is receiving an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards because Academy members "probably don’t want to feel guilty anymore." Douglas supported this sentiment, stating that Close’s performance in "Fatal Attraction" remains one of "the greatest performances of all time." ^[1]

When host Graham Norton asked if Cher won for "Moonstruck," Douglas replied, "Oh wow," prompting laughter from the studio audience. Naomi Ackie, 35, called the moment "the shade," while Norton joked that Cher only won because she "put some gray in her hair." ^[1]

Cher, 80, defeated Close, Holly Hunter, Sally Kirkland, and Meryl Streep for the award. In "Moonstruck," Cher played Loretta Castorini, an Italian-American widow who enters an affair with Nicolas Cage’s character after accepting a proposal from Danny Aiello’s character. ^[1]

Page Six reached out to Cher’s representative for comment but had not received an immediate response. The exchange highlights the lingering friction surrounding Close’s long-standing Oscar drought, despite her iconic status in films like "101 Dalmatians" and "Fatal Attraction." ^[1]