‘I wanted to kill myself’: Madonna, 63, admits turning down a role in The Matrix was one of the ‘biggest regrets’ of her career – after announcing the release of her Madame X documentary

Madonna has shared that one of the biggest regrets of her career was turning down a role in the iconic sci-fi film The Matrix.

The Queen Of Pop, 63, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her Madame X documentary, and confessed she ‘wanted to kill herself’ after rejecting an offer to star in the film.

Madonna’s appearance came after she shared a post joking that she was ‘giving birth’ to her long-awaited documentary about her Madame X tour after months of anticipate from fans.

Revelation: Madonna, 63, has shared that one of the biggest regrets of her career was turning down a role in the iconic sci-fi film The Matrix

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After kickstarting her Hollywood acting career with Desperately Seeking Susan in 1985, Madonna told Jimmy that she had been offered some of Hollywood’s biggest parts.

The star admitted she had rejected the chance to play Catwoman, with the ‘fierce’ role later being offered to Michelle Pfeiffer instead.

While Madonna added that she didn’t regret turning down a part in the erotic drama Showgirls, she confessed that will forever doubt her decision to turn down a part in The Matrix.

Truth: The Queen Of Pop didn’t specify which part she’d been offered in the 1999 film, but the lead role of Trinity was eventually played by Carrie Ann Moss (pictured)

Open: Madonna appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her Madame X documentary

Candid: After kickstarting her Hollywood acting career with Desperately Seeking Susan in 1985, Madonna told Jimmy that she had been offered some of Hollywood’s biggest parts

Revelation: The star admitted she had rejected the chance to play Catwoman, with the ‘fierce’ role later being offered to Michelle Pfeiffer instead

She said: ‘I also turned down the role in The Matrix. Can you believe that? I wanted to kill myself.’

Madonna didn’t specify which part she turned down, but the lead role of Trinity was eventually given to Carrie Ann Moss.

The film went onto become one of the must successful trilogies in film history, grossing $1.3 billion, and a fourth installment is scheduled for release in December. 

She added: ‘That’s like one of the best movies ever made. A teeny-tiny part of me regrets just that one moment in my life.’

No thanks! The star said she didn’t regret turning down a role in the erotic drama Showgirls

Shocking: She said: ‘I also turned down the role in The Matrix. Can you believe that? I wanted to kill myself’

Bad idea: She added: ‘That’s like one of the best movies ever made. A teeny-tiny part of me regrets just that one moment in my life’

Playful: During the show Madonna also took part in the amusing Kid Theatre segment, which saw her recite scenes written by children based on movie titles

During her talk show appearance, Madonna also confirmed she was penning a movie about her lengthy and illustrious career.

It came hours after Madonna finally announced the release of her Madame X documentary, marking the event with a series of jaw-dropping Instagram snaps.

The hitmaker, 63, told her fans that the special was finally available to view on Paramount Plus in the US by joking that her racy alter-ego was ‘giving birth today’, to the show.

Decked out in an all-black ensemble of  leather, lace and fishnets, the Queen Of Pop penned the caption: ‘Madame X is giving birth today. ……………. Help her push………….. #madamex streaming on @paramountplus.’

Debut: It came hours after Madonna finally announced the release of her Madame X documentary, marking the event with a series of jaw-dropping Instagram snaps

In the first photo, Madonna can be seen reclining on a bed lying forward, with her sexy look offering a glimpse of her ample cleavage. 

About the only part of the ensemble that’s visible is her long black gloves, a crucifix necklace, and her long dyed blonde tresses flowing down onto the bed’s white sheets.

She shared a nearly identical photo of her in the bed, only her hair was slightly less disheveled. 

The post also included a couple of black-and-white snaps of her dressed in a black leather skirt and bustier: one shows her laying on her back in a bed with her blonde locks covering much of her face, while the other reveals more of her body and leather outfit.

Lady in black: The hitmaker told her fans that the special was finally available to view on Paramount Plus in the US by joking that her racy alter-ego was ‘giving birth today’ 

Edgy: Decked out in an all-black ensemble of leather, lace and fishnets, the Queen Of Pop penned the caption: ‘Madame X is giving birth today. ……………. Help her push’

Making a statement: The Material Girl also scribbled ‘giving birth’ across a photo of herself sitting on top of a bathroom sink decked out in a skirt and bustier combo

She would also scribble ‘giving birth’ across a photo of herself sitting on top of a bathroom sink decked out in a skirt and bustier combo.  

The fashionista switched gloves and opted for a black lace glove on her right hand and a red one on the left.

The black and red combination has been a common theme in her fashion choices and promotional writings and posts since she dropped the Madame X studio album in June 2019. 

In fact, she also posted a photo of two feet coming together that were dressed in red tights with black heels and fishnet stockings.

There’s also an image of a pair of red and black heels that are reflecting in front of a mirror and an X written across the entire photo.

Well-heeled: The black and red combination has been a common theme in her fashion choices and promotional writings since she dropped her Madame X studio album in June 2019

Artist at work: In keeping with the running theme of Madame X, the thought-proving artist also shared red and black heels in front of a mirror

Late night spot: The Michigan native also took to Instagram to promote her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday

Premiere: The Madame X doc made its UK television debut on MTV UK Thursday night

The Michigan native also took to Instagram to promote her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, as well as Friday’s ‘living room session special performance.’

The Madame X documentary made its UK television debut on MTV in the UK Thursday night, October 7, and then dropped on Paramount+ the following day.

Using her personal videographer Ricardo Gomes to shoot during her Madame X Tour in 2019-2020, the film chronicles Madonna’s 75-date trek both on stage and in behind-the-scenes moments. 

It also includes the times when she battled through hip and knee injuries that ultimately forced her to cancel several shows in the US, UK and Portugal, according to MTV.   

The tour would also ultimately be cut short by the then growing COVID-19 crisis that would be deemed a pandemic in mid-March 2020.           

Premiere: The Madame X documentary drops on Paramount+ on Friday, October 8

On her heels: Madonna used her personal videographer Ricardo Gomes to shoot during her Madame X Tour in 2019 and 2020 for the documentary

Open book: The film chronicles Madonna’s 75-date trek both on stage and in behind-the-scenes moments, including the times when she battled through hip and knee injuries

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