Kathy Batesearned her first Oscar for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes in the 1990 thrillerMisery. But that role — and perhaps the Academy Award — almost went toAngelica Huston.
“That is true!” Huston, 67, confirmedonWatch What Happens Liveon Monday. “I did turn down that part but it was because I fell in love withThe Griftersand wanted to do it passionately.”
The actress ended up being nominated against Bates, 70, for the best actress award at the 1991 Oscars, but took her defeat in stride.
“Well first of all, whenever you lose the immediate sort of result is, ‘Oh thank God!’ “Huston, who took home an Oscar of her own in 1986 for her supporting role inPrizzi’s Honor,said. “And then you have to sit through the show and then you get progressively more irritated with the fact you haven’t won. But I actually thought, ‘Go girl.’ ‘Cause that was a very daring performance. She went full bullet.”
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TheJohn Wick: Chapter 3star also discussed another fellow Hollywood star while speaking toWWHLhostAndy Cohenon Monday. During a round of “Plead the Fifth,” Cohen, 50, asked Huston which of her past costars made a negative first impression.
“I hate to pick on him, butBill Murraygave me a really iffy first impression onThe Life Aquatic,” she revealed.“He invited everyone to dinner except for me … I felt a little sorry for myself. But he redeemed himself later.”
John Wick: Chapter 3is out in theaters May 17.
source: people.com
