A recent book alleges that during a dinner party held in honor of Princess Margaret, Jack Nicholson brazenly offered her cocaine in an attempt to bond with her.
The event took place in Los Angeles, where the actor approached the princess, aiming to establish a connection with her.
However, Princess Margaret politely declined Nicholson's offer and instead opted to spend the evening socializing with John Travolta, engaging in drinking and dancing activities.
The incident is detailed in a newly released biography of esteemed Hollywood agent Sue Mengers, who hosted the lavish party for the princess back in 1979.
The gathering boasted a star-studded guest list, including luminaries such as Sean Connery, Robin Williams, and Barry Manilow.
Despite attending with his then-partner, actress Anjelica Huston, Nicholson seized the opportunity to converse with Princess Margaret, who was elegantly attired in a black and silver Dior dress, capturing the spotlight at the soirée, as outlined by author Brian Kellow in Can I Go Now?
The Life of Sue Mengers, Hollywood's First Superagent.
Following her refusal of Nicholson's proposition, Princess Margaret remained at the event until 12:30 am, enjoying multiple dances with John Travolta until her companion, Prince Rupert Loewenstein – known as the financial advisor to the Rolling Stones – escorted her home.
Kellow reveals that Miss Mengers harbored resentment towards Nicholson after the incident, believing that he had sabotaged her chances of receiving an invitation to Buckingham Palace.
The outspoken agent, renowned for managing top-tier celebrities like Barbra Streisand and Michael Caine, expressed regret over the party for Princess Margaret, labeling it a personal fiasco and recounting how she continuously curtsied whenever the princess glanced her way, inadvertently portraying herself as foolish.
This wasn't the first instance of Miss Mengers encountering difficulties with royal etiquette.
A decade prior, she faced a similar challenge when she accompanied Miss Streisand to England to promote the movie Funny Girl.
At a screening intended for Princess Margaret, they were instructed by a Buckingham Palace staff member to be seated before the royal's arrival.
