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 Roles turned down by Natalie Portman:

Almost Famous
According to director Cameron Crowe, Portman auditioned for the part of Penny.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Anywhere But Here
Originally turned down the part of Ann because of a required nude scene. The script was rewritten to get her back.

Cold Mountain
Before being cast as Sara, Natalie Portman was considered for the role of Ada.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman

The Constant Gardener
Natalie Portman reportedly passed on the role of Tessa.
Actor who got the part: Rachel Weisz

Elizabethtown
Natalie was considered for a role in Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown.

Head in the Clouds
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

The Horse Whisperer
Natalie Portman turned down the part to do a stint on broadway instead.

The Ice Storm
Natalie Portman turned down the role of Wendy before it went to Christina Ricci.
Actor who got the part: Christina Ricci

Little Women
Natalie Portman tried out for the movie but didn't get a part.

Lolita
Natalie Portman turned down the lead because she disagreed with the sexual content.

Romeo + Juliet
Reportedly the first choice for Juliet.

Superman Returns
Portman was reportedly considered for the role of Lois Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Bosworth

X-Men
Natalie Portman turned down the part of Rogue.






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