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 Roles turned down by Sally Field:

Friday the 13th
Lost the role of Alice in Friday the 13th.
Actor who got the part: Adrienne King

The Graduate
Turned down for role of Elaine Robinson in The Graduate.
Actor who got the part: Katherine Ross

The Hunt for Red October
Sally Field turned down the role of "Caroline Ryan".
Actor who got the part: Gates McFadden

The Last Temptation of Christ
Sally Field was originally cast as Mary Magdalene but had to drop out due to pregnancy.
Actor who got the part: Barbara Hershey

Moonstruck
Sally Field turned down the role of Loretta.
Actor who got the part: Cher

No Small Affair
Sally Field was originally set to star alongside Matthew Broderick in this film.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore

Sophie's Choice
Sally Field was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep

Thelma & Louise
Ridley Scott, having little interest in casting Geena Davis as Thelma, preferred the beautiful Sally Field.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis

Time After Time
The studio had wanted Sally to star in Time After Time.
Actor who got the part: Mary Steenburgen

To Die For
Considered to play the mother, "Carol Stone".
Actor who got the part: Holland Taylor






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