Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Bette Midler, Sister Act

Musical theater veteran and iconic actress Bette Midler would have been an incredible choice for the role that ended up in the hands of Whoopi Goldberg, who obviously did it more than justice. Still, Bette declined the part of Sister Mary Clarence, a Vegas showgirl hiding out in a convent—she was worried about her fans’ reaction to the idea of her playing a nun.

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