Why Did Cher Decide Not To Make a Cameo on 'Hacks'?

Cher does what Cher wants!

That’s what the writers on the HBO Max show, Hacks, realized when they tried really hard to convince the 79-year-old superstar to make a cameo on the series. Paul W. Downs, co-creator and star, revealed on the May 20 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live that they tried to get Cher to appear on “Seasons 1, 2 and 4” without any luck. Her manager gave them some insight on how to get the singer to say yes.

“If you write Cherlato [Cher’s gelato brand] into the show, she’s probably going to do it,” Downs shared. “So, we wrote a commercial for Cherlato. Deborah (Jean Smart) was gonna go to the Cherlato factory, she was gonna taste all the Cherlato, she was gonna love the Cherlato, and then when it came down to shoot, we got a pass.”

Kaia Gerber on Hacks. — Kaia Gerber on *Hacks*. Courtesy of Max.

“Now, people usually say, ‘I love the show, but respectfully, I don’t have time.’ Once, Javier Bardem said, ‘I cannot say yes right now,’ which is Spanish for ‘no.’ And so we said, ‘Is there any feedback? Can we change the script?’ And her manager said, ‘Well, this is the quote from Cher: I don’t want to do it,’” he continued.

Kimmel laughed about Cher being so “honest” in her response. Even with a blatant plug for her ice cream brand, Cher wasn’t interested in having a Deborah Vance moment. It was definitely a missed opportunity! Maybe she will hear the fans’ disappointment and make a cameo in Season 5 if the show is picked up.

Season 4 has seen Carol Burnett, Katie Couric, Seth Rogen, and Kaia Gerber all make guest appearances. It’s become a calling card for the show as it is set in modern-day Hollywood with a very Joan Rivers-esque character. The buzz-worthy series and critical darling was likely an easy “yes” for most stars, but Cher is proving that she’s no pushover.

Cherlato commercial or not, she’s just not interested.

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