Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Albert Brooks, When Harry Met Sally

When it comes to saying “no thanks,” Albert Brooks is a seasoned expert. He turned down the 1980s hits Big and Pretty Woman, both of which earned Golden Globes. In 1989, he also passed on playing the character of Harry Burns in the beloved rom-com When Harry Met Sally. Brooks said it reminded him of Woody Allen, from whom he wanted to maintain his distance.

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