
Amanda Peet's Daughters Shocked by Her 'Something's Gotta Give' Scenes with Jack Nicholson
2025-04-10
Author: Wei
In a surprising revelation, Amanda Peet shared that her teenage daughters were not fans of her iconic scenes with Jack Nicholson in the beloved 2003 romantic comedy, "Something's Gotta Give." While the film received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike, her daughters had a very different reaction.
During a recent appearance on "The View" to promote her new Apple TV+ series "Your Friends & Neighbors," Peet discussed her family life with co-star Olivia Munn. The conversation took a humorous turn when co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out Peet’s attempts to be a "cool mom." Munn chimed in, calling Amanda "the coolest," but it seems her daughters didn’t share that sentiment when it came to her role in the film.
Peet explained, "They don’t watch anything that I’ve ever been in." Hoping to bridge that gap, she thought "Something’s Gotta Give"—a charming rom-com featuring her idol Diane Keaton—would be a perfect choice. "It’s a beautiful film, pretty light; I’m not actually nude in it," she joked, convinced it would be suitable for her kids.
However, their viewing experience took a swift turn for the worse. After watching just the first five minutes, where Peet’s character is romantically involved with Nicholson’s playboy, her daughters quickly turned it off. "They were like, 'This is so inappropriate and unethical. Do you know anything about third-wave feminism? Why did you take this part?'" Peet recounted, amused yet slightly horrified by their reaction.
The film portrays Nicholson's character, Harry, a 63-year-old bachelor who prefers dating much younger women—like his girlfriend, who is the daughter of Keaton's character. Despite its provocative themes, "Something's Gotta Give" was a commercial hit, raking in $267 million against an $80 million budget, and garnered critical acclaim—Keaton even received an Oscar nomination for her performance.
Peet’s daughters may not appreciate her role, but the film remains a classic, continuing to spark discussion about age, relationships, and feminism.