Did you think that Madonna’s film career sank with that boat in Swept Away? Well, you were wrong. Madge still wants acceptance as an actress, and to get that acceptance, Madge is bound and determined to play the most hated American in England. Such a stretch, right? No, Madonna wants to play the American divorcee Wallis Simpson, who married King Edward VIII. In the end, the engagement and marriage led King Edward to abdicate, leading to King George VI (and later, his daughter, Queen Elizabeth) to reign. The Daily Telegraph has more on Madonna’s “obsession” with the role she was born to play:
The pop singer, 50, is said to have become fascinated with the story of the American socialite who caused a constitutional crisis.
Now she intends to portray her in a film which will tell the story of how Edward gave up his position as the King of England after less than a year, so he could marry the twice-divorced Mrs Simpson in 1936.
Madonna is said to see similarities between herself and Mrs Simpson, who later became the Duchess of Windsor, as they are both Americans who moved to Britain and caused a “stir” with their relationships.
According to sources, Madonna, who divorced British film director Guy Ritchie last year, covered a wall of her London house with articles about Wallis Simpson and even wrote to the Queen to ask permission to make the film.
A source told The Sun: “Madonna sees Wallis Simpson as her next big film project. She is as passionate about it as she was about playing Eva Peron in Evita.
“Madonna said she is fascinated with this American commoner who refused to conform or offer explanations for her tangled love life.
“It was all systems go when until the divorce, when everything was put on the back-burner. When things in her life settle down this year, she’s keen to get things going again.”
From The Daily Telegraph
The story of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson is very interesting, and I’m genuinely surprised it hasn’t been made into a major film. But Madonna as Wallis Simpson? Uh, no. Please. Get a real actress.
In other Madonna news, the latest rumor about her and Jesus Luz is that it’s all some sort of scam. Madonna wanted to be seen as attractive and desirable, and Jesus wanted a career boost. Apparently all of the photo-ops at the Kabbalah Center are just to make Guy Ritchie jealous? I’m chuckling at that one. Does anyone think that Guy Ritchie looks at current photos of Madonna and feel anything other relief?
Madonna’s relationship with Brazilian male model Jesus is nothing but a desperate attention-seeking exercise, insiders have revealed.
Sources close to the singer claim she is using one of her typical publicity ploys to drum up interest in her tour. The carefully orchestrated photos are also apparently designed to wind up ex Guy Ritchie – although he is not taking the bait.
A source alleged: “It’s a classic Madge publicity stunt but suits both parties well. Despite her advancing years, she looks like she’s still got what it takes to pull a 22-year-old. And Jesus is getting a boost of publicity as well. Everyone’s a winner.”
The pair were introduced by celebrity snapper Steven Klein and Madonna, 50, asked Jesus to join her on tour in Sao Paulo. The Material Girl also took him to the Kabbalah centre in New York at the weekend with children Lourdes and David Banda.
A source added: “Guy saw the pictures of her and Jesus together and laughed out loud. He sees it as another publicity exercise. Taking Jesus to Kaballah is a masterstroke as she always historically introduces her lovers to the religion.”
“It’s just Madonna for you. She loves being the centre of attention. You would have thought she’d grown tired of it by now.”
Sources close to the singer also say the “relationship” has annoyed baseball star Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez, who she was rumoured to have been seeing.
From The Daily Mirror
Honestly, I bought the A-Rod relationship as a sham, but I would completely buy Madonna and Jesus as some sort of realistic romantic liaison. Jesus is just so young and naive! I can see him “falling for” Madonna, briefly. And really, can Jesus Luz expect that big of a career boost just by appearing with Madonna for a few weeks?
Jesus, Madonna, Lourdes and David are shown outside the Kabbalah Centre in New York on Saturday. Credit: WENN
Quick, Madonna, better get Lourdes some cheek implants to make yours look more real. Just what the world needs, another crappy Madonna movie.
careful Madge, this might be a case of the player getting played. That boy may look like he’s a dim bulb but we’ll see what he’s selling via the media after he’s been dismissed.
Is Madonna so delusional that she thinks ANY interest in her by a young stud is anything other than a hopeful boost to the young man’s career? Please.
Play Wallis Simpson?! In her dreams. Always overreaching, our Madge. 🙂
It’s a great role tho’ and with the right actress/actor, could make a fascinating film.
Madonna doesn’t have what it takes to play The Dutchess of Windsor nee: Wallis Simpson.
Though married twice before marrying Edward, her pedigree was more illustrous than HIS. Though not beautiful,she had grace and dignity.
My Grandmother knew her and I have a whole library of Wallis memorabilia.
Believe me, dear readers….Madonna doesn’t have the talent.
Wallis Simpson and Madonna have a lot in common Wallis was very homely woman.
too bad Madonna cannot act. Courtney love is the better actress.
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Wallis has already been portrayed by Cynthia Harris in a 1978 British mini-series and Joely Richardson in 2005. Both ladies were marvelous and each captured a little somthing of the Dutchess’ personality.
Is she trying to make Lourdes look ugly? That is her on the left, right?
I see she’s taking fashion cues from a 10-year old ‘Take That’ video. Cutting edge indeed.
I think Madonna could play Wallis, but she’d have to dye her hair brown again, which might deter her…
Actually I think this would be a good fit. Wallis Simpson was cold, brittle & manipulative, too. Oh and also something of a sexpot evidently.
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So why does the media and much of the public (and i expect all of her fans) keep falling for these phony publicity stunts?
Madonna is just jealous of the youth. She’s a hasbeen who can keep her stupid growth hormones. I don’t care what anyone says. She looks like shit in a leotard.
Why didn’t they make that story into a film?
It’s a great love story.
I just don’t see her in it.
I do adore her though. She is like the most amazing woman who can do whatever she wants and makes it possible to have an amazing body at 50 and bang a 20 years old while still having the best career in show biz.
So cool.
…she’s dreaming
Madonna banging Jesus ? Please…
They have been photographed in a lot of suggestive pictures, but so has Madonna with a whole bunch of Louis Vuitton bags, and that’s not proof enough she bangs them.
Besides, I hope Jesus was smart enough to exclude intercourse in his contract.
If Madonna plays Wallis as a cold woman it would be a fit, yet create an unlikable character, one the audience would find difficult to attach to.
If Madonna plays her with warmth, she wouldn’t be believable.
Interesting film … I’d prefer another actress.
Sorry Madge, but having a 22-year old model hanging off your arm doesn’t make you look youthful and desirable, it makes you look like a young guy with his mother! And it’s not a sexist thing – Michael Douglas makes CZJ look older, not the other way round!
Look at her smug smile as she drags her kids out to be photographed by the paparazzi. Madonna has always thought of herself as the QUEEN.
Some interesting information on here. Slightly off topic but I am so excited !. I saw Cats The Musical for the first time and the music and the dancing is outstanding. It is an emotional journey that all the audience gets involved with !. ‘Cats’ will make you laugh and smile and touch certain places within your heart. Everyone left the theater singing, content and uplifted. If you get a opportunity to go and see ‘Cats’ I really recommend it.