The role of "Amber Waves" was offered to her by her friend, the writer-director, but she didn't want to be typecast as an actress who often plays addicted characters or women who make their living in the sex industry.

Leigh was considered by director Rob Marshall for the role of Roxie Hart.

Jennifer Jason Leigh was considered to play the title character.

Jennifer Jason Leigh was originally cast, but as the shoot continued for more than a year--Leigh left the project to pursue other commitments. She was replaced by Marie Richardson.

One of the many actresses considered when Jodie Foster refused to reprise her role as "Clarice Starling."

Jennifer Jason Leigh was offered a chance to meet with Jane Campion to read for the part of Ada, but she couldn't make it because she was shooting Rush at the time.

Leigh auditioned and won the part of Vivian, but she later changed her mind and turned it down.

Jennifer Jason Leigh was writer-director Steven Soderbergh's first choice for the role of Cynthia, but she turned it down to do Miami Blues. Laura San Giacomo was finally cast.

According to director James Cameron, Jennifer Jason Leigh narrowly missed out on the role of Sarah Connor to Linda Hamilton.