The legendary actor discusses the prophecy that changed his life, his Oscar snub and his upcoming role starring alongside a βcomplicatedβ Jake Gyllenhaal in βOthelloβ on Broadway.
He had an acclaimed Broadway career in musicals and comedies, but moviegoers knew him mostly as the tall, self-assured, easygoing pal to Mr. Allenβs insecure heroes.
Whether itβs Elphaba in βWickedβ or Celie in βThe Color Purple,β the star doesnβt choose parts βfrivolouslyβ; she wants roles that stay with viewers.
She has been called βcougar,β βMrs. Robinsonβ and βyour mom.β Now sheβs the protagonist, and one of film and televisionβs most compelling characters.
The actress is starring in the Broadway play βCult of Love,β about a dysfunctional family gathered for the holidays. That means another month of caroling.
She won two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination for her role on the show. She also earned a Tony Award for best actress in the play βBroadway Bound.β