Whoopi Goldberg pays tribute to co-star Dame Maggie Smith from 'Sister Act,' says she was 'one-of-a-kind'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Whoopi Goldberg remembered her special co-star Dame Maggie Smith after her death.
The TV personality wrote an emotional tribute to the legendary actress on Friday, September 27, hours after Smith’s death was confirmed by her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin.
“Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with the “one-of-a-kind”. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family…RIP” Goldberg captioned the post while sharing a still from their hit movie ‘Sister Act.'
Whoopi Goldberg says she didn't want to do 'Sister Act 3' without Dame Maggie Smith
The pair also worked on its sequel which came a year later in 1993. However, when Whoopi Goldberg was approached for the third edition, she wasn’t willing to do it without Dame Maggie Smith.
“I just can't do it with anybody but you. We don't want to do it without you, Maggie,” Goldberg said during the talk show ‘Loose Women.’
The two shared a special bond and, in her memoir’ ‘Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,’ Goldberg even mentioned how Smith supported her during her mother’s death, reported Entertainment Weekly.
"For the next five hours, Maggie sat with me and let me talk her ear off, telling stories about my mom, my growing-up years, and my brother. We laughed a lot. I don’t know if I was in shock. I had never been in shock before. I don’t think I cried. I didn’t feel anything except a big wave of kindness from Maggie," she wrote.
Goldberg further penned, "I’ve got to say, she is one of those people for whom I would do anything. Anything Maggie Smith needs, I got her covered.”
Internet praises Whoopi Goldberg and Dame Maggie Smith's incredible onscreen chemistry
Netizens reminisced about the duo's incredible acting skills and their strong personal bond. A few fans wished to see the two in 'Sister Act 3' which is said to be in pre-production presently.
One person commented on Goldberg's post, "When people think of her in Harry Potter first, I think of her in Sister Act movies with you first. 😭 🥀"
"My favorite line from Maggie Smith was "Go with God, Crispy!" another expressed.
A user praised late actress, "There’s only ever gonna be one mother superior and that’s Maggie Smith 💛✨💛"
"Wonderful talent. You were magic together,' an individual shared.
"Tributes must be paid in Sister Act 3. An absolute legend has left us," commented another.
"You and she are excellent actresses! I hope the Mother Superior can rest in peace, after a long time taking care of Deloris/Mary Clarence, she finally finished her mission on this earth," a user wrote.
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