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Roles turned down by Tatum O'Neal:
Turned down the role of Sarah Tobias.
Actor who got the part: Jodie Foster
Declined to appear in this film.
Actor who got the part: Elisabeth Shue
Tatum O'Neal turned down the role of Emmeline.
Actor who got the part: Brooke Shields
Tatum O'Neal turned down the role of Holly. It went to Melanie Griffith.
Actor who got the part: Melanie Griffith
Turned down the female lead role.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Turned down the role of Linda.
Actor who got the part: Phoebe Cates
Was a heavy contender for the role of Alex.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Beals
Was one of the actresses considered for the role of Jenny Everdeanne at some point, because the film was in development for over 20 years.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Declined to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger
Was considered for the role of Deborah Gelly.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth McGovern
Was considered for the role of Andie.
Actor who got the part: Molly Ringwald
O'Neal was considered for the role of Irene Walker.
Actor who got the part: Kathleen Turner
Was supposed to play the daughter, but was replaced by Katherine Healy.
Actor who got the part: Katherine Healy
O'Neal reportedly was considered for the role of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Tatum O'Neal turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Karen Allen
Was offered the role of Jules, but declined.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
Turned down the role of Sarah Connor, that went to Linda Hamilton.
Actor who got the part: Linda Hamilton
Tatum O'Neal turned down the role of Thelma, that went to Geena Davis.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kelly McGillis
Did you know that Tatum O'Neal was not the only choice for this movie? (click to learn more)
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