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Roles turned down by Natalie Portman:
According to director Cameron Crowe, Portman auditioned for the part of Penny.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson
Originally turned down the part of Ann because of a required nude scene. The script was rewritten to get her back.
Before being cast as Sara, Natalie Portman was considered for the role of Ada.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Natalie Portman reportedly passed on the role of Tessa.
Actor who got the part: Rachel Weisz
Writer-director John Patrick Shanley offered the role of the young nun in his movie version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Actor who got the part: Amy Adams
Natalie was considered for a role in Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown.
Portman turned down the lead role 2 weeks before pre-production because she didn't feel she was right for the part.
Actor who got the part: Charlize Theron
Natalie Portman turned down the part to do a stint on broadway instead.
Natalie Portman turned down the role of Wendy before it went to Christina Ricci.
Actor who got the part: Christina Ricci
Natalie Portman tried out for the movie but didn't get a part.
Natalie Portman turned down the lead because she disagreed with the sexual content.
Reportedly the first choice for Juliet.
Portman was reportedly considered for the role of Lois Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Bosworth
Natalie Portman was originally signed on for the role but later left the project.
Actor who got the part: Gemma Arterton
Natalie Portman turned down the part of Rogue.
Did you know that Natalie Portman was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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