Michelle Pfeiffer, the three-time Oscar-nominated star of iconic movies such as Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Scarface (1983), and Batman Returns (1992) is seemingly done with films — at least, according to a new interview with the actress.
Pfeiffer, who turned 68 this year, discussed her filmography at a Women of Apple TV event, in which she spoke about her recent experiences in television, specifically the acclaimed Apple TV series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, as well as the Tyler Sheridan western show The Madison, which airs on Paramount+.
Both shows were released this year, and aside from a main role in the 2022 limited series The First Lady, in which Pfeiffer portrayed Betty Ford, television is a fairly new endeavour for the movie star. Before The First Lady, Pfeiffer had sporadically appeared in guest roles in television shows like The Simpsons and The Muppet Show, with her last major television role in the 1979 National Lampoon’s Animal House spin-off series, Delta House.
Now, according to Pfeiffer, television is where she sees her future in Hollywood. “I never want to star in another movie, I swear to God,” Pfeiffer said, in a panel discussion with fellow Emmy nominees Elle Fanning, Dale Dickey, Karolina Wydra, Rhea Seehorn, and Jessica Williams (per The Hollywood Reporter). “I only want to do ensemble pieces. It’s so much more fun, I love it so much.”
While a retirement hasn’t been announced formally from Pfeiffer’s camp, the actress made it evident that her experience in television is what she wants to continue with for now. Margo’s Got Money Troubles, the dramedy created by Pfeiffer’s real-life husband of over 30 years, David E. Kelley, sees the Oscar nominee as the mother of lead character Margo Millet, played by Elle Fanning.
The 4-time Emmy-nominated series, which scored nods for actresses Pfeiffer and Fanning, as well as fellow star Nick Offerman, follows Margo, a college dropout who turns to OnlyFans sex work after an unplanned pregnancy that resulted from her relationship with a professor. Pfeiffer portrays Shyanne, a former Hooters waitress who guides her daughter Margo based on her own experiences.
“I’ve just been so bowled over by the female performances on television and honestly, they’re just really owning TV,” Pfeiffer said about her experience on the Apple TV series. “I love how complicated and flawed all these characters are, and it really reminds me of that famous Robin Williams quote where he says, ‘Remember that everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, and be kind.’ That kind of, for me, sums up the show and the message of the show, and I’m really proud to be a part of it.”
This story was originally published by Men’s Journal on Aug 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men’s Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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