These Movie Stars Turned Down Amazing Roles

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Julia Roberts had her breakthrough with Pretty Woman back in the day and became one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood. In 2009, she was asked to play the lead role in the adaptation for the big screen of Michael Lewis' book The Blind Side, but she politely refused. We guess it's probably a good thing that Julia already won an Academy Award in 2001 for her work as "Erin Brockovich". Because after she turned the part down, Sandra Bullock took on the role of "Leigh Anne Tuohy" - and won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2010!

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Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts had her breakthrough with Pretty Woman back in the day and became one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood. In 2009, she was asked to play the lead role in the adaptation for the big screen of Michael Lewis' book The Blind Side, but she politely refused. We guess it's probably a good thing that Julia already won an Academy Award in 2001 for her work as "Erin Brockovich". Because after she turned the part down, Sandra Bullock took on the role of "Leigh Anne Tuohy" - and won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2010!

September 21, 2021 - 01:00 pm / Administrator User

Well-known actors and actresses can't accept just any role and sometimes they have to choose between different projects. Sometimes they might regret their decision as the turned-down movie became a huge success.

These Movie Stars Turned Down Amazing Roles

From Gwyneth to Leo, these stars said no to these now-iconic roles! 

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