Despite Getting ‘Fired’, Beattie Says Madonna’s No Diva

Michael Beattie, who co-starred with Madonna in ‘Swept Away’, tells the Canadian Press that the Material Girl is no diva. “She is definitely focused on what she’s doing, but she was not diva-ish at all,” he said. He recalls his first meeting with the superstar. He introduced himself and shook her hand. “Ow!” she went. “You’re fired!” As Beattie began to slink away, she laughed.