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 Who was considered for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?

Anne Baxter
Baxter was considered for the role of Lorelei Lee.
Actor who got the part: Marilyn Monroe

Betty Grable
20th Century Fox bought the rights to the Broadway musical hit especially for Grable but when her movies began to lose money, the executives decided instead to replace her with the fast-rising Monroe.
Actor who got the part: Marilyn Monroe

Judy Holliday
Holliday was offered and declined the role of Lorelei Lee, as she felt original Broadway Lorelei Carol Channing should have played the role.
Actor who got the part: Marilyn Monroe



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