Shirley MacLaine Has Video Appearance at 92, Teases Sweet Charity Flop
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Shirley MacLaine, aged 92, made a rare video appearance where she humorously reflected on the 1969 film "Sweet Charity," noting the hard work involved despite its poor box office performance.
- MacLaine starred in Bob Fosse’s directorial debut "Sweet Charity," which was a commercial flop, although Fosse later achieved success with films like "Cabaret" and "All That Jazz."
- The cast of "Sweet Charity" included notable performers such as Sammy Davis Jr., Chita Rivera, John McMartin, Paula Kelly, and Ricardo Montalban.
- In December 2025, MacLaine received a lifetime achievement award at the inaugural Dance Hall of Fame ceremony, with the award named in her honor.
- MacLaine expressed deep appreciation for the dance award, sharing that she began dancing at age three to strengthen weak ankles and developed a lifelong passion for it.
