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Tina Turner’s small cameo in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s $137M blockbuster turned into a memorable role

2023-05-28 14:17
'Tina Turner could’ve had a much bigger role in 'Last Action Hero,' but so happy to see her in it,' wrote a fan
Tina Turner’s small cameo in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s $137M blockbuster turned into a memorable role

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND: Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, died at the age of 83 after a “long illness” at her home in Switzerland on May 24. Announcing the news of her death, a statement posted on her official Facebook page read, “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow.” Following the update, fans and friends poured their hearts out celebrating the music legend, who began her career with her first husband Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in 1957.

But Tina, wasn’t just a singing sensation; her talent went beyond music. She also acted in a few films that included 1975 film ‘Tommy’ where she acted as the Acid Queen. But she is widely remembered for her on-screen moment in 1993 film ‘Last Action Hero’, an action-comedy-fantasy film directed and produced by John McTiernan, opposite an actor who was the biggest movie star -- Arnold Schwarzenegger, who played the role of Jack Slater in the film.

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Tina made a small cameo as the mayor of Los Angeles where she can be seen trying to convince Jack not to enter a hostage situation. Forbes states, "The appearance shows Turner's willingness to engage in a range of roles and mediums, further showcasing her versatility. Despite her brief screen time, her charismatic presence leaves a memorable impact."

'Tina Turner could’ve had a much bigger role'

Fans took to Twitter with a few saying they watched the film but didn't know she was in it. One wrote, "Tina Turner was in Last Action Hero?! How have I missed this detail all my life!" While another commented, "Tina Turner could’ve had a much bigger role in 'Last Action Hero,' but so happy to see her in it. I’ve watched this movie so many times and just realized yesterday she was in it (at the very beginning)." One more said, "No lie I was just watching 'Last Action Hero' a couple days ago and saw Tina Turner’s cameo…. She looked great." An individual wrote, "Rest in peace to Tina Turner what a legend. I grew up with my parents listening to her. I saw her in mad max and last action hero the movie theater. people like this take a piece of my heart when they go."

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