Niecy Nash Recalls Nearly Fired Debut During 1995 Film With Whoopi Goldberg

Niecy Nash recently recounted a memorable and somewhat embarrassing moment on the set of her first film, Boys on the Side, where she almost got fired for yelling "Cut!" at Whoopi Goldberg because Goldberg kept laughing and messing up their scene. Nash explained that her frustration stemmed from a line in the script that she felt was unnatural and unrealistic, prompting her to suggest an alternative that made more sense in everyday conversation. Director Herbert Ross accepted Nash's revised line, and Goldberg praised Nash for speaking up and improving the scene. Despite the tension on set, Nash expressed her enduring affection for Goldberg, who also acknowledged that the original dialogue was flawed. The story was shared during Nash's appearance on The View while promoting her new Hulu drama All's Fair, highlighting both actresses' camaraderie and the behind-the-scenes challenges of filmmaking. This reflection illustrates Nash's early determination in her acting career and Goldberg's supportive attitude toward creative input.