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
