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 Who was considered for The Barefoot Contessa?

Linda Darnell
Linda was seeing director Joseph Mankiewicz, but she ended their relationship when he would not cast her as the title character.
Actor who got the part: Ava Gardner

Rita Hayworth
The part of Maria Vargas was supposedly written for (and inspired by the life of) Hayworth. She was offered the role and declined.
Actor who got the part: Ava Gardner

Elizabeth Taylor
Before MGM loaned Ava Gardner for the lead, Elizabeth Taylor was also considered.
Actor who got the part: Ava Gardner



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