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 Roles turned down by Cameron Diaz:

Almost Famous
Cameron Diaz was considered for the role of Penny Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

American Psycho
Diaz was considered to play Evelyn Williams.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Bewitched
Cameron Diaz was considered to play Samantha.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman

Bridget Jones's Diary
Cameron Diaz was considered for the title role.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Chicago
Cameron Diaz was considered for the role of Roxie.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger

The Crow
Cameron Diaz turned down the role of Shelley.
Actor who got the part: Sofia Shinas

Enchanted
Diaz wanted badly the part of Giselle, but producers turned her down because she wanted a big salary.
Actor who got the part: Amy Adams

Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
Cameron Diaz was supposedly offered the role to play opposite Jim Carrey in this remake. Tea Leoni won the part.
Actor who got the part: Tea Leoni

Hannibal
Considered for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster backed out.
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore

Jerry Maguire
Cameron Diaz was considered to play Dorothy.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Cameron Diaz was considered to play Lara Croft.
Actor who got the part: Angelina Jolie

Mortal Kombat
Broke her wrist just before filming began & had to give up the role of Sonya Blade to Bridgette Wilson.

Nine
Many news reports confirmed that Cameron Diaz had auditioned for the role of Stephanie, but was turned down from the role for being too old. Kate Hudson won the part.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Lost out to Gabrielle Anwar for her part in "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead"

Under The Tuscan Sun
Diaz auditioned for the role of Frances.
Actor who got the part: Diane Lane

Unfaithful
Cameron Diaz turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Diane Lane

Waking the Dead
Diaz auditioned for "Waking the Dead" but lost the role to Jennifer Connelly.






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