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 Who was considered for True Grit?

Karen Carpenter
John Wayne met the singer and championed her for the role of gutsy "Mattie Ross."
Actor who got the part: Kim Darby

Mia Farrow
Turned down the gutsy role of "Mattie Ross."
Actor who got the part: Kim Darby

Olivia Hussey
According to an interview with Hussey, she turned down the opportunity to star as Mattie Ross, informing the producer Hal Wallis that she didn't think much of John Wayne's acting.
Actor who got the part: Kim Darby

Tuesday Weld
Turned down the role of gutsy "Mattie Ross."
Actor who got the part: Kim Darby



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