The Nutty Professor (1996 film) to the shocked audience, including his parents; he says that Buddy was who he thought he and everybody else wanted him to be, and that he should accept himself for who he is. As he leaves, Carla stops him and asks why he lied; he says he did not believe that she would accept him. While they don't initiate a romantic relationship, Sherman and Carla remain friends and share a dance together. Richmond rehires Sherman and Hartley gives the donation to Sherman because he is "a brilliant scientist and a gentleman." "The Nutty Professor" was the first Tom Shadyac film
Doesn't Really Matter its popularity. Actress Jenna Dewan made one of her debut appearances in the video, crediting Jackson for the experience and platform to star in the dance film "Step Up". Rihanna's "Watch n' Learn" was likened to the song, and it was also covered by Japanese singer Hitomi Shimatani as "Papillon". "Doesn't Really Matter" was written and produced by Jackson and Jam & Lewis as the theme for the Universal Pictures film "", starring Jackson and actor Eddie Murphy. Jackson portrays Professor Denise Gaines in the film, the love interest of Sherman Klump, one of many characters portrayed by Murphy. Jackson