{“title”:”Cher Reveals ‘Burlesque’ Set Feuds That Nearly Derailed Film”,”body”:”> At a Glance
> – Cher says 2010’s Burlesque could have been “really good, fun” without off-camera fights
> – Dax Shepard recalls “jaw-dropping” clashes between two top production figures
> – A studio exec tried to cut Cher’s award-winning song from the final cut
> > Why it matters: The behind-the-scenes chaos explains why a star-packed musical became a cult favorite instead of a blockbuster.
The glittering cast of Burlesque-Cher, Christina Aguilera, and Kristen Bell-hid a turbulent production marked by high-level relationship drama and creative clashes.
## On-Set Romance Turned Volatile
During the January 5 episode of Armchair Expert, Cher told hosts Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell that unnamed people in power “made it hard.” Shepard, who visited the set while dating Bell, confirmed two senior figures repeatedly fought “dramatically and uniquely.”
– A 2010 Hollywood Reporter piece identified the pair as director Steven Antin and Screen Gems president Clint Culpepper, then a long-term couple.
– Antin later called the shoot “a total f—— nightmare” and admitted their relationship was “complicated.”
– Bell remembers “a lot of drama” and coping by “holding hands in the corner and laughing at everything.”
## Cher’s Song Almost Cut
A top executive wanted to remove Cher’s power-ballad “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me,” telling her: “I’m cutting that song out cuz I don’t want Cher to ruin my movie.” The track went on to win a Golden Globe and remains a concert staple.
### Cast Camaraderie Amid Chaos
Despite the turmoil, the stars formed genuine bonds:
– Cher praised Bell as “sympatico” and “good.”
– Both women singled out Stanley Tucci, who played Cher’s assistant, as a beloved ally.
– Peter Gallagher, Eric Dane, Alan Cumming, Cam Gigandet, and Julianne Hough rounded out the ensemble.
## Box-Office Results
| Metric | Figure |
|——–|——–|
| Global gross | \(90 million |
| Critical reception | Mixed |
| Cult status | Strong meme life, West End musical 2025 |
Key Takeaways
– Off-camera relationship battles overshadowed the on-camera talent.
– Cher’s nearly-scrapped song became the film’s most enduring element.
– Burlesque ultimately found second life as a camp favorite and stage musical.
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