Danny DeVito Admits He Lusted After Michelle Pfeiffer on Set of Batman Returns

Published: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 8:32 am

Danny DeVito Admits Lusting After Michelle Pfeiffer on "Batman Returns" Set

In a recent interview with Colin Farrell for Variety, Danny DeVito reminisced about his experience working with Michelle Pfeiffer on the set of Tim Burton's 1992 film, "Batman Returns." DeVito, who played the iconic villain Oswald Cobblepot, also known as the Penguin, admitted to having a strong attraction to Pfeiffer, who portrayed Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman.

The conversation, which focused on their shared experience of portraying comic book villains, saw DeVito gushing about Pfeiffer. "I lusted after her," DeVito confessed, recalling the impact Pfeiffer had on him. He described her as a "goddess" and admitted to feeling flustered and wanting extra makeup when he knew he'd be in scenes with her.

Farrell, who is currently playing the Penguin in the Max series "The Penguin," probed further, asking about the nature of DeVito's feelings. DeVito clarified that it was his character, Oswald, who harbored the lustful desires, adding that he felt Pfeiffer enjoyed the dynamic.

This isn't the first time DeVito has explored the relationship between the Penguin and Catwoman. In 2021, he wrote a short story for the anthology "Gotham City Villains" that saw the two characters romantically involved. He explained that his admiration for Pfeiffer and the Penguin's infatuation with Catwoman inspired the story, which he worked on during the pandemic.

The interview offers a fun and candid look back at the making of a classic superhero film and highlights the enduring appeal of the characters and the actors who brought them to life. The new Max series, "The Penguin," which picks up after the events of "The Batman," continues to explore the complex world of Gotham's villains.

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