Cher responds to Michael Douglas’s comments on her 1988 Oscar win

Douglas stated, “That was [Close’s] fourth [nomination],” and added, “Cher won that year.” Following a brief exchange with Norton, Douglas remarked, “I know. That’s what we all said,” before suggesting Cher’s win was due to her adding gray hair to her appearance.

Cher received the award for her role in the romantic drama *Moonstruck*, competing against Holly Hunter, Meryl Streep, and Sally Kirkland. Douglas himself won Best Actor that year for *Wall Street*.

“Cher adores Michael Douglas,” her representative told *Entertainment Weekly* in response to the actor’s comments.

Online reactions to Douglas’s statement have been divided, with some defending Cher’s victory as a deserved recognition of her performance, while others agreed with Douglas’s assessment.

Cher’s Oscar win for *Moonstruck* was her second and most recent Oscar nomination, having previously been nominated in 1984 for *Silkwood*. Douglas is currently promoting his memoir, *One Helluva Ride*, which details his personal and professional life, including relationships with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kathleen Turner, and Jeanne Tripplehorn. He recently shared an update on his friendship with Jack Nicholson, stating the actor is “doing fine” despite being out of the public eye.