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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…

12 Actors Who Almost Passed On Their Most Iconic Roles & What Changed Their Minds (There's 2 Marvel Actors & 1 Oscar-Winning Role On the List!)

There are certain roles in Hollywood that are so well-cast that we cannot even 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 for the offer wasn’t working out. Other times certain circumstances made it difficult for an actor to imagine themselves playing the character.

We rounded up 12 situations where an actor in Hollywood almost said “No” to their most beloved parts. 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…

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20+ Celebrity Names You're Probably Saying Wrong - How to Properly Pronounce Rihanna, Travis Kelce & More!

There are so many celebrities who have names that may not be as obvious to pronounce as you might think.

While many stars’ names seem like you definitely know how to say it, or it’s been said publicly one way, that’s incorrect and you’re probably saying it wrong.

Celebs like Rihanna, Timothée Chalamet, Travis Kelce and Adele have corrected the pronunciation of their names in the press, and there are so many more.

To help you out, Just Jared has compiled a list of famous names that fans often struggle with and we have the proper pronunciation.

Keep reading to see how your favorite celebrity’s tricky name is actually pronounced…

Ralph Fiennes Spotted on NYC Stroll with Filmmaker Svetlana Zill

Ralph Fiennes is spending time with filmmaker Svetlana Zill.

The 60-year-old two-time Oscar-nominated actor was seen going on a stroll around the West Village neighborhood with Svetlana on Saturday (September 30) in New York City.

Ralph is best known for his work in movies like Schindler’s List, The English Patient, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Menu, and for playing Voldemort in the Harry Potter series.

Svetlana directed the rock ‘n’ roll documentary Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, which will be released in 2024.

Ralph was previously married to actress Alex Kingston, but they divorced in 1997. He later was with actress Francesca Annis for 11 years. He was most recently linked to British society figure Amelia Richards.

Browse through the gallery for 10+ photos of Ralph Fiennes and Svetlana Zill on their stroll…

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Ralph Fiennes Gets Into Character as Cardinal Lomeli on 'Conclave' Set in Rome

Ralph Fiennes is hard at work on his new movie.

The 60-year-old actor got into character as Cardinal Lomeli as he arrived on set for a day of filming his conspiracy thriller Conclave on Friday (January 13) in Rome, Italy.

The movie, which is being directed by Edward Berger, is based on Robert Harris‘ novel of the same name.

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December 22 Celebrity Birthdays - Find Out Which Stars Are Celebrating Their Birthday Today!

It’s time to celebrate the celebrity birthdays of the day!

There are a bunch of stars celebrating their special day today (December 22), and we’re taking a look at who they are and how old they’re turning this year.

If you’re looking up the horoscopes for these famous faces: celebrities born on this day are all Capricorn! Do you share a birthday with one of these stars?

Happy birthday to all the stars who are celebrating their birthdays today!

Find out who else was born on December 22…

Ralph Fiennes Reveals How He Was a 'Decoy' For Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck's Relationship Around Release of 'Maid In Manhattan'

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reportedly have Ralph Fiennes to thank for helping keep their relationship under wraps the first time around.

The 59-year-old The Menu star was Jennifer‘s love interest in her 2002 rom-com Maid in Manhattan.

He revealed that he also inadvertently helped her keep her real-life romance with Ben under wraps, too.

Click inside to find out how Ralph Fiennes was involved in keeping Jennifer Lopez’s love life under wraps…More Here! »

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