Betty White Turned Down A Jack Nicholson Hit Because Of A Disturbing Scene

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith)

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Hollywood icon Betty White passed on starring alongside Jack Nicholson in a hit comedy due to a disturbing film scene.

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White was offered a role in the Oscar-winning 1997 comedy 'As Good as It Gets' but declined because of a scene involving animal cruelty, which she found deeply upsetting.
Despite turning down the high-profile project, White's storied career spanned over 8 decades, cementing her status as one of the greatest and most beloved actresses of all time.

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Betty White, Jack Nicholson, As Good as It Gets