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12 stars who auditioned for popular movie roles but didn't get them

Jennifer HusseinJul 23, 2020, 00:53 IST

Jennifer Lawrence was up for Kristen Stewart's role in "Twilight."Getty/ Summit Entertainment

  • Some actors and actresses have opened up about auditioning for roles they didn't end up getting.
  • Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for the role of Bella Swan in "Twilight," but Kristen Stewart was cast instead.
  • Matthew McConaughey thought his audition went well for "Titanic," but he didn't get the role of Jack.
  • Lucy Hale could've been cast as the lead in "Fifty Shades of Grey," but Dakota Johnson landed the role in the end.

Even some of the biggest stars in the world have faced rejection after major auditions.

Here are some stars who said they auditioned for iconic roles but didn't get them.

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Lucy Hale could have been cast as Anastasia Steele in "Fifty Shades of Grey."

Lucy Hale auditioned for the role that went to Dakota Johnson. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Universal Pictures

Angelina Jolie sent a tape in to be considered for the role of Cher in "Clueless."

Angelina Jolie and Reese Witherspoon both threw their hats in the ring for the role of Cher. Getty/ Paramount Pictures
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Freddie Prinze Jr. almost played Spider-Man in the early-2000s trilogy.

Freddie Prinze Jr. was almost Spider-Man. Lucas Jackson/Reuters; Columbia Pictures

Miles Teller was originally meant to play Sebastian in "La La Land," but was replaced by Ryan Gosling.

Miles Teller was originally meant to have Ryan Gosling's role. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images and Summit Entertainment
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Scarlett Johansson auditioned for the role of Judy Shepherd in the original "Jumanji."

Scarlett Johansson auditioned for the part that went to Kristen Dunst. Getty/ TriStar Pictures

Robert De Niro auditioned for a role in the original installment of "The Godfather."

Robert De Niro auditioned for James Caan's iconic role. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for TBS; Paramount Pictures
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Kurt Russell was among the final picks for Han Solo in "Star Wars."

Kurt Russell auditioned for Harrison Ford's now-iconic role. Getty/ Lucasfilm

Jessica Alba auditioned for Anne Hathaway's role in "Get Smart."

Jessica Alba's audition tape for Anne Hathaway's role surfaced online. Getty/ Warner Bros Pictures
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Julia Roberts auditioned for a part in "Seven Minutes In Heaven," but was turned down.

Julia Roberts auditioned for the role that went to Jennifer Connelly. Getty/ Warner Bros

Britney Spears auditioned alongside Gosling for "The Notebook."

Britney Spears was up for Rachel McAdam's role in "The Notebook." Getty/ New Line Cinemas
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Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for the role of Bella Swan in "Twilight."

Jennifer Lawrence was up for Kristen Stewart's role in "Twilight." Getty/ Summit Entertainment

Matthew McConaughey thought his audition went well for "Titanic," but he didn't get the role.

Matthew McConaughey auditioned for Leonardo DiCaprio's role. MARIO ANZUONI/Reuters; Paramount Pictures
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