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 Roles turned down by Helen Hunt:

Basic Instinct
Auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Sharon Stone

The Blue Lagoon
Helen Hunt was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Brooke Shields

Blue Velvet
David Lynch suggested Helen Hunt for the part of Dorothy, but was turned down because she was too young.
Actor who got the part: Isabella Rossellini

Chicago
Hunt was considered for the role of Roxie Hart.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

A Few Good Men
Helen Hunt auditioned for the role of Joanne Galloway.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore

Flashdance
Auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Beals

Gangs of New York
Was one of the actresses considered for the lead role, because the film was in development for over 20 years.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz

Ghost
Was considered for the role of Molly Jensen.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore

Godzilla
Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt were a possible pair for the leads in Godzilla.
Actor who got the part: Maria Pitillo

Hannibal
Helen Hunt was considered to play Clarice after Jodie Foster declined.
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore

Just Cause
Was originally offered the role of Sean Connery's wife, but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts with MAD ABOUT YOU.
Actor who got the part: Kate Capshaw

Shakespeare in Love
Helen Hunt was considered for the role of Fiona.
Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow

Thelma & Louise
Helen Hunt turned down the role of Thelma.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis

Tomorrow Never Dies
Considered for Paris Craver.
Actor who got the part: Teri Hatcher

True Lies
Helen Hunt was considered to play Helen.
Actor who got the part: Jamie Lee Curtis

X-Men
Helen Hunt turned down the role of Jean Grey.
Actor who got the part: Famke Janssen






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