Bogey wanted his wife Lauren Bacall in the role of Sabrina. Billy Wilder, director, said "No way!"

Audrey Hepburn asked famous couterier Cristobal Balenciaga to design her costumes for this film, but he declined. She then went to Balenciaga's protege Hubert de Givenchy. Although Givenchy received no screen credit, his clothes caused a sensation.

Joseph Cotton had played Linus Larrabee on stage but was not cast in the film.

Cary Grant was scheduled to play the role of the workaholic millionaire "Linus" but pulled out of the project at the last minute.

Margaret Sullavan had played the title character on stage but was not cast in the film.

Robin Wright turned down the lead role.