Glenn Close has collaborated with prominent leading men such as Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irons, and Jeff Bridges — an array of the most significant movie stars of the ’80s and ’90s — but one in particular stands out. Some might even argue that he’s a natural talent.
During a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen posed a question to the Fatal Attraction and The Deliverance star, inquiring about her most memorable onscreen kiss. Responding in a dreamy tone, Close revealed, “Robert Redford… in The Natural.”
Reflecting somewhat nostalgically, she added, “I only got to kiss him once.” When prodded by Cohen, she conceded, “Maybe we did two takes.”
The film The Natural, released in 1984, features Redford in the role of Roy Hobbs, an aging baseball prodigy who singlehandedly transforms his team’s fortunes. Close received her third Academy Award nomination out of a total of eight for her performance in the movie, portraying the character of Iris Gaines, Roy’s love interest.
Recalling her role on WWHL, Close mentioned a scene where Iris evicts Roy from her apartment at one point in the story, but ultimately, they find their way back to each other.
Cohen also asked Close — a distinguished actress who has yet to secure an Oscar win — which of her performances she believes most merits recognition. Her response was concise: “All of them.”
In a game segment called “Plead the Fifth” on WWHL, Close faced the challenge of identifying a project she undertook purely for financial gain. Wisely, she opted to forgo answering that question.
Despite not yet clinching an Oscar, Close boasts a notable career with numerous accolades under her belt. Among her achievements are three Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes.
At a recent awards ceremony, Close presented a Golden Globe and found herself censored after using profanity. The incident occurred innocently enough when she shared a personal anecdote. “One of my most cherished possessions is a letter that Katherine Hepburn wrote to me, in which she described what we all do as this ‘terrible profession,’ ‘this terrifying profession,’ and, let’s face it, this delicious way to spend your life,” Close recounted, referencing the late screen icon known for her roles in The Philadelphia Story and The African Queen.
Close’s subsequent remarks were censored, although it has been confirmed that she continued by saying, “We are all so f—ing blessed and lucky.”
Glenn Close’s enduring career is a testament to her talent and dedication to the craft of acting, with her contributions being celebrated through various awards and accolades over the years.
