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Cher's early acting doubts: 'You'll be sorry!'
20 May
Summary
- Mike Nichols initially doubted Cher's acting abilities.
- Cher was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Silkwood.
- Francis Ford Coppola and Shelley Winters encouraged her acting career.
Pop icon Cher recounted early career skepticism regarding her acting abilities during a recent interview. Director Mike Nichols famously told her she wasn't suitable for a role, despite her seeking an audition. Cher, confident in her talent, vowed that he would eventually regret his assessment.
Her assertion proved prophetic. Cher went on to secure an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Dolly Pelliker in Nichols' 1983 film, Silkwood. This role, opposite Meryl Streep, marked a significant turn in her acting career, validating her earlier belief in her own capabilities.
Early in her acting aspirations, Cher also received crucial encouragement from influential figures like director Francis Ford Coppola and actress Shelley Winters. Winters, in particular, provided direct advice, urging Cher to commit to acting by moving to New York City to pursue her ambitions seriously.
