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Roles turned down by Gwyneth Paltrow:
Was considered for the role which eventually went to Jennifer Garner.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Garner
Gwyneth Paltrow turned down the role of Emma Peel.
Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman
Had originally agreed to play Ava Gardner but dropped out.
Gwyneth Paltrow was considered to play Samantha.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Gwyneth Paltrow turned down an offer to play Rollergirl.
Actor who got the part: Heather Graham
Gwyneth Paltrow was considered for the role of Roxie.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger
Gwyneth Paltrow was offered and turned down the role of Kathy, due to her father's insitence.
Actor who got the part: Kristin Minter
Paltrow dropped out - Diaz was the second choice.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Was supposed to play Julianne Moore's housewife role.
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore
She was originally supposed to play Andie Anderson but pulled out.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson
Scheduled to play "Dawn Campbell," she dropped out of the project for personal reasons.
Actor who got the part: Naomi Watts
Gwyneth Paltrow was not able to play the lead due to scheduling conflict.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett
Producers also wanted Paltrow as the female lead, but a schedule conflict prevented her from doing the movie.
Gwyneth Paltrow turned down the role of Rachel.
Actor who got the part: Naomi Watts
Gwyneth Paltrow was originally set to play Lee Holloway.
Actor who got the part: Maggie Gyllenhaal
The part of Rose was originally offered to Gwyneth Paltrow.

Did you know that Gwyneth Paltrow was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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