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12 Actors Who Nearly Turned Down Their Most Iconic Role & What Changed Their Minds (There's 1 Oscar-Winning Role On the List!)

There are certain roles in Hollywood that are so well-cast that we can’t imagine another actor playing them.

However, some Hollywood stars have admitted to being hesitant to accept what have become their most iconic parts.

Sometimes, the timing wasn’t working out. Other times certain circumstances made it difficult for an actor to imagine themselves playing the character.

As a result, many stars have ended up turning down offers that they might have come to regret. Others reconsidered, worked things out and agreed to take on what might go down in history as their most iconic roles.

We rounded up 12 situations where an actor in Hollywood almost said “No” and looked into what changed their mind. Surprisingly, there are two actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, two from The Hunger Games and one who wound up winning an Oscar for the part on this list!

Find out why they initially passed and what changed their minds.

Scroll through the slideshow to see which actors almost passed on their most acclaimed roles…

Here's Why Leonardo DiCaprio Skipped Oscars 2024, Despite Best Picture Nomination

Leonardo DiCaprio was noticeably absent from the 2024 Oscars on Sunday (March 10), and now the reason why he skipped has been revealed.

The 49-year-old actor was snubbed and not nominated this year for his work in Killers of the Flower Moon, however, the film did receive 10 nominations, including Best Picture.

It is tradition for the lead actors in nominated films to attend the ceremony.

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30 Famous Actors Who Starred on Soap Operas (So Many Oscar Winners & Nominees Are On The List!)

Soap operas are renowned for their drama and constantly twisting stories. But did you know that they are also a breeding ground for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars?

So many A-list actors have brought characters to life on some of the most beloved sudsers over the years.

For many of them, it was near the start of their career. Some of them made history in their role on the soap opera – like the actor who played the first openly gay teen on daytime TV. All of them have gone on to find incredible success in blockbusters.

We did some digging ahead of the Oscars and were able to round up 30 examples of famed actors who have starred on soap operas. It turns out that quite a few Oscar winners and nominees owe a soap opera for the start of their career.

Scroll through the slideshow to see who all made the list…

Highest Paid Actors of 2023 Revealed, Top Star Brought In $97 Million Gross!

The list of the highest paid actors of 2023 has been revealed, and this ranking is full of A-list stars!

The highest paid celeb of the year grossed $97 million from film projects and a tour across the country! Stars on this list include Jennifer Aniston, Margot Robbie, Denzel Washington, and Leonardo DiCaprio, but none are number 1 according to Forbes.

We have the full breakdown!

Keep reading to see the top 10 highest paid actors of the year…

14 Actors Who Passed on Iconic Roles (1 Missed Out on a $250 Million Payday & a Pop Icon Said No to Playing Catwoman!)

Hollywood can become a bit of a guessing game at times.

Actors have to field a list of potential roles and decide which one seems the most promising. In doing so, they might end up missing out on a chance to star in a project that becomes a serious blockbuster.

We previously rounded up 12 actors who nearly passed on what would become their most iconic roles. However, there are even more actors who did say “no thanks” to appearing in solid-gold hits.

For instance, one A-lister opted out of starring in Avatar. In the process, they missed out on a $250 million payday! A pop icon had some regrets about passing on a chance to play Catwoman. One actress was even offered a chance to play Neo, a male role, in The Matrix!

You’ll be surprised to see who was offered a chance to star in movies such as Legally Blonde and Forrest Gump and who passed on roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Scroll through the slideshow to see which actors passed on major roles and why…

Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Teyana Taylor & Regina Hall on Set of New Paul Thomas Anderson Movie

Leonardo DiCaprio is spending a full day on set of his new movie.

The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actor chatted with director Paul Thomas Anderson as they prepared to film scenes for their upcoming mystery project on Thursday (February 29) in San Juan Bautista, Calif.

Also joining Leo on set were his two co-stars Regina Hall and Teyana Taylor.

Later in the night, Leo and Teyana, 33, were seen sharing a hug after they wrapped filming for the day.

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Leonardo DiCaprio & Teyana Taylor Film Robbery Scene for Paul Thomas Anderson Movie in Sacramento

Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor film an intense scene for their new movie.

Leo, 49, and Teyana, 33, held security guards at gunpoint while filming a robbery scene for their new project directed by Paul Thomas Anderson on Saturday (February 24) in Sacramento, Calif.

For their time on set, Leo stayed hidden in a black hat and face mask while Teyana sported a black and orange camouflage-print shirt with jeans.

We do not know too much about the movie just yet, but it will reportedly be set in modern time. It was described as secretive and expensive when Leo signed on in early 2024. An estimated budget for the movie is around $100 million.

Sean Penn and Regina Hall will also star in the movie.

If you missed it, Leo was recently spotted on a rare outing with his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.

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