Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Foster was relentless in her pursuit of the role, and producers managed to convince Demme that she was the right fit. Fortunately, Foster blew them all away—not only did she win an Oscar for Best Actress, but Demme was so enamored with her performance that he named his production company Strong Heart Productions “after Jodie’s sense of character.”

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The More You Know

  • In 2009, Burger King launched a campaign that if you unfriended 10 friends on Facebook, you were entitled to a free Whopper. The person you unfriended would get a message telling them that their friendship is worth less than a Whopper.
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