Hollywood actress 'turns down seven-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother' amid ongoing struggles with eye health - suong

   

Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn has reportedly turned down an offer of up to £1 million to appear on Celebrity Big Brother

The Overboard star, 79, was said to be in advanced talks to sign up for the ITV1 reality show, which begins on April 7, according to The Sun. 

However, Goldie, who revealed at the 2025 Oscars that she was struggling with her vision due to cataracts, reportedly decided the timing wasn't right for her and declined the offer. 

A source told the publication: 'Goldie would have been a massive coup for Celebrity Big Brother.

'She is a Hollywood legend so would have had plenty of tales to spill on the rich and famous.

'Bosses were hoping to replicate the success of Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh who were a hit on last year’s series thanks to their lack of filter and celebrity gossip.' 

Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn has reportedly turned down an offer of up to £1 million to appear on Celebrity Big Brother (pictured this month)
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Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn has reportedly turned down an offer of up to £1 million to appear on Celebrity Big Brother (pictured this month)

The Overboard star, 79, was said to be in advanced talks to sign up for the ITV1 reality show, which begins on April 7, according to The Sun (pictured with her daughter Kate Hudson)
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The Overboard star, 79, was said to be in advanced talks to sign up for the ITV1 reality show, which begins on April 7, according to The Sun (pictured with her daughter Kate Hudson)

The source added that Goldie was 'flattered by the offer' however, she decided now wasn't the right time for her. 

Other stars reportedly joining Celebrity Big Brother include Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd and British Olympic legend Daley Thompson. The show will begin on April 7. 

MailOnline has contacted Goldie's representative for comment.  

Earlier this month, the actress left viewers of the 2025 Academy Awards stunned after giving a heartbreaking health update on stage. 

The 79-year-old Oscar winner, who was presenting with Andrew Garfield, stopped partway through her scripted presentation because she was unable to read the text on the teleprompter.

'I was so lucky [to] make movies... and making people laugh,' Goldie said. 'And maybe some didn't, but that's OK.' 

'In the meantime,' she continued, before suddenly pausing and turning to Garfield.

'OK. Sweetheart, can you read that. I can't read that,' she said, going off script.

However, Goldie, who revealed at the 2025 Oscars that she was struggling with her vision due to cataracts, reportedly decided the timing wasn't right for her and declined the offer (pictured last year)
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However, Goldie, who revealed at the 2025 Oscars that she was struggling with her vision due to cataracts, reportedly decided the timing wasn't right for her and declined the offer (pictured last year)

'I'm completely blind. I mean, I am!' she continued, before revealing the cause of her vision issues: 'Cataracts.'

While Goldie had previously spoken about having cataracts, this was the first time she discussed it in front of such a large audience. The Oscars typically attract about 20 million viewers. 

Garfield played it cool, responding, 'OK, I've got you.'

However, after the overwhelming response to her comments, Goldie was reportedly concerned that her 'joke' overshadowed her appearance as a presenter. 

'Goldie is embarrassed that the focus of her Oscar night was her vision issues, it is not something she wanted everyone talking about,' a source said.

'She was just trying to be funny.'

Cataracts develop when the usually clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, making it seem as if one is viewing the world through a fog. 

The condition can impact activities that require clear vision, such as reading or driving - especially at night. 

Cataracts often develop gradually and may not be noticed for some time. However, the good news is that cataract surgery is typically safe and effective, according to the Mayo Clinic. 

Before Goldie's admission, Andrew was responsible for one of the most touching moments of the night. 

Earlier this month, the actress left viewers of the 2025 Academy Awards stunned after giving a heartbreaking health update on stage alongside Andrew Garfield
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Earlier this month, the actress left viewers of the 2025 Academy Awards stunned after giving a heartbreaking health update on stage alongside Andrew Garfield

She paused her prepared speech after being unable to read the teleprompter. 'I'm completely blind. I mean, I am!' she said, before revealing the cause of her vision issues: 'Cataracts'
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She paused her prepared speech after being unable to read the teleprompter. 'I'm completely blind. I mean, I am!' she said, before revealing the cause of her vision issues: 'Cataracts'

The two-time Oscar nominee, 41, was joined by Goldie as they presented the award for Best Animated Feature Film.

But Andrew took her by surprise when he brought her to tears as he revealed her surprise impact on his late mother. 

The Social Network star, who lost his mother Lynn Garfield to cancer in 2019, thanked Goldie for giving his mother 'the most joy, the most comfort' through her long career peppered with classic film and television performances.

Goldie was visibly moved by the seemingly impromptu speech and started to cry before she partially covered her face with the winner's envelope and tried to wipe her eyes.

Goldie Hawn is joined by Kurt Russell at 2025 Academy Awards

Andrew, who looked stylish in a brown tux with a lustrous satin shirt, turned toward Goldie at the microphone and held her hand between his as he shared his sweet praise.

'Can I tell you something?' Andrew asked mysteriously as soon as he and Goldie were ready to start their presentation.

'There's someone, there's a person who gave my mother during her life the most joy, the most comfort, and tonight, I feel very lucky, because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart,' he said before revealing that the person was standing right next to him.

'You've given us movies full of joy. You've lifted our spirits and you've made us feel it all was right with the world, over and over again,' he said while holding Goldie's hand.

Before Goldie's admission, Andrew was responsible for one of the most touching moments of the night, making Goldie Hawn tear up at the mention of his late mother
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Before Goldie's admission, Andrew was responsible for one of the most touching moments of the night, making Goldie Hawn tear up at the mention of his late mother 

The Social Network star thanked Goldie for giving his mother 'the most joy, the most comfort' through her long career peppered with classic film and television performances
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The Social Network star thanked Goldie for giving his mother 'the most joy, the most comfort' through her long career peppered with classic film and television performances 

Andrew lost his mother Lynn Garfield (R) to cancer in 2019; they're pictured with his father Richard Garfield at a Tony Awards after party in 2018 in NYC
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Andrew lost his mother Lynn Garfield (R) to cancer in 2019; they're pictured with his father Richard Garfield at a Tony Awards after party in 2018 in NYC

Goldie, whose face crumpled up as she tried to hold back her tears, responded: 'Thank you so much, that really touches me.'

'I was so lucky [to] make movies... and making people laugh,' she continued in what seemed to be the start of her preplanned speech. 'And maybe some didn't, but that's OK.'

Andrew, whose latest film We Live In Time was released in October in the US and on New Year's Day in the UK, spoke about his mother last year during the film's publicity campaign.

In the film, Florence Pugh plays his love interest who battles Ovarian cancer, and the storyline prompted comparisons to Andrew's mother Lynn's own battle with cancer before her death.

While speaking with the Hollywood Reporter last year, Andrew said that filming We Live In Time had helped him to heal from the loss of his beloved mother.

'Every species of every living thing on this earth has lost a mother. Young dinosaurs were losing their mothers,' he said, adding that his experience wasn't 'special.'

'We’re lucky if it’s that way around, rather than the other. And of course, countless parents lose their children in one way or another too, I can’t even imagine what that must feel like,' he continued.

'So in terms of my own personal experience, yeah, it felt like a very simple act of healing for myself, and hopefully healing for an audience.'