Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

According to cast member Simon Callow in 2014, Roberts withdrew after finding out Daniel Day-Lewis had turned down the part of William Shakespeare. However, Paltrow ended up starring opposite Joseph Fiennes, which proved to be the best possible combination. The film won a total of seven Oscars, including best picture.

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