Amazing Roles Actors Turned Down For Much More Forgettable Ones

Published on July 20, 2021
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Michelle Pfeiffer – The Silence Of The Lambs

Michelle Pfeiffer could have starred in The Silence of the Lambs, which ended up earning seven total Academy Award nominations in 1995 and is considered one of the greatest films of all time. Instead, she ended up starring in Dangerous Minds and the role in Silence of the Lambs went to Jodie Foster instead, who ended up winning the Oscar for Best Actress.

Michelle Pfeiffer – The Silence Of The Lambs

Michelle Pfeiffer – The Silence Of The Lambs

Jennifer Connelly – Heathers

Jennifer Connelly was offered the role of Veronica in 1998’s hit movie Heathers. Screenwriter Daniel Waters wanted Connelly for the role, but she turned it down to star in Italian film Etoile instead. The role of Veronica went to Winona Ryder instead.

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Jennifer Connelly – Heathers

Jennifer Connelly – Heathers