Sally Field Passes on The First Wives Club

0:00On April 28, Sally Field just dropped a gem about passing on a big role in 1996's The First Wives Club. The 79-year-old legend was offered the part that Diane Keaton ended up nailing right alongside Bed Middler and Goldie Hahn. She loved those co-stars no doubt, but the script just didn't vibe with her. Field's always pushed back on stories where older women chase dates or spice up things with her husbands, she wants deeper talks for women like that. The flicks about three rich ladies teaming up after a funeral to get even with X's who ditched them for younger ones. It's got that classic revenge energy, but Field saw limits in the focus. Another deal-breaker? That big sing-along at the end, with, you don't own me. She straight up doesn't sing, so no way. Field's cool with it all, says Keaton was the perfect fit, and she'd never have matched that magic anyway. Smart move, keeping it real. Pop culture, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.