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 Who was considered for Elizabeth?

Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche was considered to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter was reportedly considered to play the lead.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver tested for the title role.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Patsy Kensit
Patsy Kensit screen tested to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Lucy Lawless
Lucy Lawless was considered to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Gwyneth Paltrow
Was considered to play the title role.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Kristin Scott Thomas
She was tired of films and wanted to do theater at that time.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman refused to read for the title role. Ultimately, over 100 actresses were considered and rejected, and Cate Blanchett was finally cast.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Emily Watson
Emily Watson turned down the lead role. Cate Blanchett won the part.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett

Catherine Zeta-Jones
Among many actresses who screen tested for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett



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