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Roles turned down by Julia Roberts:
Julia Roberts turned down the female lead in Basic Instinct. The role went to Sharon Stone.
Actor who got the part: Sharon Stone
Julia was in the running for the role of Poison Ivy.
Julia Roberts turned down the role of Emma Brody.
Actor who got the part: Madeleine Stowe
Roberts was considered for the role of Ada.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Julia Roberts was close to star as Julie Hastings. After she won the role of Vivian in Pretty Woman she left the project.
Actor who got the part: Frances McDormand
Julia Roberts turned down the role of Mary Corleone due to scheduling conflicts.
Actor who got the part: Sofia Coppola
Julia Roberts was the first choice to play Diana.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
Julia Roberts was interested in the Harper Lee role, but she became pregnant before the start of production.
Actor who got the part: Sandra Bullock
Julia Roberts turned down for the role of Marylin Rexroth.
Actor who got the part: Catherine Zeta Jones
Julia Roberts turned down the lead role.
Julia Roberts turned down the role of Annie.
Actor who got the part: Meg Ryan
Julia Roberts turned down the role of Lucy Moderatz.
Actor who got the part: Sandra Bullock

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