Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Marilyn Monroe, Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Truman Capote, author of the novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s, made it clear that he wished to have Marilyn Monroe play Holly Golightly in the film adaptation of his book. However, Monroe turned down the part, citing concerns that it would affect her public image.

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