- Michael Douglas has sparked debate after criticising Cher’s 1988 Best Actress Oscar win over his Fatal Attraction co-star Glenn Close during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
- Douglas insisted that Close deserved the award for her performance in the thriller, expressing disbelief that Cher won for her role in Moonstruck.
- Fellow chat show guests Kieran Culkin and Naomi Ackie reacted with amusement to the candid comment, while host Graham Norton joked about Cher's role.
- The actor's comments divided film fans on social media, with many defending Cher's acclaimed performance and others agreeing with Douglas's stance.
- Close holds eight Academy Award nominations without a competitive win, tying with the late Peter O’Toole for the most nods without a victory.
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