From giving Elvis Presley a much-needed pep talk to revealing why she never had an affair with Jack Nicholson, MacLaine shares anecdotes that are as entertaining as they are enlightening.
- Shirley MacLaine has a memoir coming out
- She shares many deep industry secrets
- Here are some anecdotes
Shirley's best secrets on paper
Imagine being two doors down from Elvis Presley and realizing he's just as nervous as anyone else! Shirley MacLaine recalls the time she had to give the King of Rock 'n' Roll a little advice on set. "Just be nice and kind," she advised. Who knew Elvis needed such a pep talk?
"His dressing room was two doors down, and he didn't know how to behave as he needed to on the set," MacLaine wrote, per 'People' magazine. She added, "But we didn't hang out, I didn't know him that well."
In a surprising revelation, MacLaine shares how she once propositioned Morgan Freeman, only to be turned down, proving that even Hollywood legends face rejection.
"I propositioned him, and he turned me down," she wrote. When asked for more details, MacLaine said, "Oh, I really liked him right away. I thought his acting was brilliant. I barely said anything, and he just shook his head. Isn't that interesting?"
Despite their on-screen chemistry in 'Terms of Endearment', MacLaine explains why she and Nicholson never took their relationship off-screen. "He just made me laugh all the time," she says, highlighting the importance of friendship over romance in their case.
Not just a star but also a cupid, MacLaine talks about how she introduced Elizabeth Taylor to her third husband, Mike Todd. "There was attraction right away," she recalls, showcasing her knack for spotting potential love matches.
Beyond her acting prowess, Maclaine is also known for her spiritual beliefs and exploration of metaphysical topics. She has authored several books, sharing her insights on topics like reincarnation, spirituality, and personal growth, which reflect her unique worldview and experiences.
Maclaine's contributions to both the arts and the exploration of human consciousness have earned her a dedicated following and a lasting legacy.
With a career spanning more than six decades, she remains an influential figure, inspiring audiences with her work and her distinctive approach to life.
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MacLaine doesn't shy away from expressing her thoughts on how Hollywood has changed. "The glamour's gone out of it, I'm afraid," she laments, offering a nostalgic look back at the golden age of cinema.
