Dunst auditioned for and almost got the role of Penny in Almost Famous.
Kirsten Dunst turned down the lead role of Angela (Mena Suvari).
Kirsten Dunst turned down the lead because she didn't want to gain the weight.
Although she was never officially cast, Kirsten Dunst was said to be the front runner to play Serena/Sailor Moon in a 1990's live action version of the popular Manga.
Kirsten dropped out to do Elizabethtown instead. Replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard.
Did you know that Kirsten Dunst was not the only choice for these movies?
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