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 Roles turned down by Raquel Welch:

Barbarella
According to imdb, Raquel Welch turned down the lead role in Barbarella.
Actor who got the part: Jane Fonda

Cannery Row
Fired from the movie version of the John Steinbeck novels, she sued and won for wrongful termination.
Actor who got the part: Debra WInger

Carnal Knowledge
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

Lenny
Raquel Welch turned down the role of Honey Bruce.
Actor who got the part: Valerie Perrine

The Postman Always Rings Twice
Raquel Welch was considered for the role.

Thunderball
Turned down the role of "Domique Derval."
Actor who got the part: Claudine Auger

Valley of the Dolls
Refused to play the role of statuesque, tragic showgirl "Jennifer North."
Actor who got the part: Sharon Tate






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