Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Funnily enough, Travolta and Hanks went head-to-head at the 1995 Academy Awards, competing not only for Best Picture but also for Best Actor. Hanks and Forrest Gump won both titles over Travolta, who later admitted that he regretted not taking on Hanks’ role.

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Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

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