Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Nicole Kidman Turned Down the Role of Jenny

Though Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, and Jodie Foster all have incredibly successful careers on their own, that doesn't mean they don't wish they'd snagged up the role of Jenny when they had the chance. All three were offered the part, and all three turned it down. Robin Wright ended up with the role of Forrest's leading lady, and nobody could have played Jenny as well as she did.

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