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Roles turned down by Raquel Welch:
According to imdb, Raquel Welch turned down the lead role in Barbarella.
Actor who got the part: Jane Fonda
Fired from the movie version of the John Steinbeck novels, she sued and won for wrongful termination.
Actor who got the part: Debra WInger
Mike Nichols had spent six months looking for the right girl to play the part of Bobbie. He had considered and rejected Raquel Welch.
Actor who got the part: Ann-Margret
Raquel Welch turned down the role of Honey Bruce.
Actor who got the part: Valerie Perrine
Raquel Welch was considered for the role.
Turned down the role of "Domique Derval."
Actor who got the part: Claudine Auger
Refused to play the role of statuesque, tragic showgirl "Jennifer North."
Actor who got the part: Sharon Tate

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