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Sally Field Reveals "First Wives Club" Role Rejection
25 Apr
Summary
- Sally Field declined a role in "The First Wives Club."
- She disagreed with the film's focus on older women.
- Field also cited her inability to sing as a factor.
Sally Field recently disclosed her reasons for declining a role in the well-known comedy "The First Wives Club." The acclaimed actress explained that the film's premise, which centered on middle-aged women seeking revenge after being abandoned by their husbands, did not align with her artistic vision.
Field expressed a personal discomfort with storylines that predominantly featured older women primarily concerned with finding dates or improving their marital intimacy. She felt there was a greater depth to women's experiences that the movie did not capture. Additionally, Field admitted she could not have performed the musical numbers required for the role, as she does not sing.
The part Field was offered ultimately went to Diane Keaton, whom Field praised as being a perfect fit for the role. "The First Wives Club," which starred Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Bette Midler, followed three women who unite after their friend's suicide, prompted by her husband leaving her for a younger woman.
