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Roles turned down by Kim Basinger:
Kim Basinger was offered the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Sharon Stone
According to Empire Magazine, Basinger was originally supposed to reprise her role as Vicki Vale in the sequel and was even included in early drafts but after major revisions she was written out.
Kim Basinger backed out of the lead role. Producers then sued her for $9 million and won for violating her contract. It was later reversed on appeal.
Actor who got the part: Sherilyn Fenn
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin were supposedly considered to play the leads.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Kim Basinger was Robert Altman's first choice to play the role of Carolyn Stilton. She turned it down to look after her newborn baby.
Actor who got the part: Miranda Richardson
Basinger was considered for the role of Laura.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts
Kim Basinger turned down the role of Annie.
Actor who got the part: Meg Ryan
Basinger was offered the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Patricia Pearcy
Basinger turned down the supporting role of Debra Winger's best friend, and chose intead to do a larger role in "The Man Who Loved Women."
Actor who got the part: Lisa Hart Carroll
Did you know that Kim Basinger was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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