In recent insights into Jack Nicholson's colorful dating history, a fascinating tale has emerged involving the Oscar-winning actor making a bold move in front of a woman's boyfriend.
Adding to this intriguing narrative, a new account has surfaced in Brian Kellow's biography of Sue Mengers, titled Can I Go Now?
: The Life of Sue Mengers, Hollywood's First Superagent.
The biography recounts an event hosted by Mengers at her Beverly Hills residence in 1979 to honor Princess Margaret, as reported by The Telegraph.
At this gathering, Nicholson allegedly approached Queen Elizabeth's sister and extended an offer of cocaine in an attempt to establish a connection.
Despite being accompanied by his longtime girlfriend Anjelica Huston, Nicholson's proposition to Princess Margaret was met with a refusal.
The report indicates that Mengers was displeased with Nicholson for introducing drugs into the encounter with the 49-year-old royal, fearing it could jeopardize any future invitations to Buckingham Palace.
Nevertheless, Princess Margaret remained unfazed by the incident and chose to stay at Mengers's residence, mingling with notable personalities such as Sean Connery, Farrah Fawcett, Robin Williams, and Barry Manilow until 12:30 A.M. During her time there, she was seen dancing repeatedly with John Travolta.
It is noted that Mengers had crossed paths with Princess Margaret a decade prior during a visit to London with her client Barbra Streisand to promote Funny Girl.
Reflecting on the ill-fated event in a 2009 interview with Vanity Fair, Mengers described the party for the princess as a disaster.
Recalling the evening, she humorously shared, “Every time [Princess Margaret] looked my way I curtsied.
I was curtsying all night!
She thought I was an idiot.”
The intriguing incident sheds light on the dynamic interactions that unfolded among prominent figures at M
