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33 Actors Who Rejected Iconic Roles

13. Chevy Chase In American Beauty

Chase did not only pass on “Forrest Gump,” but he also said no thanks to the lead role in “American Beauty” fearing that it would hurt his family-friendly image. Unfortunately, that image hasn’t won him any prizes or accolades as a serious actor yet, and Kevin Spacey ended up nabbing the Oscar for his role of the angry suburban father and husband in “Beauty.”

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14. Whitney Houston In The Cosby Show

Whitney Houston was this close to playing the eldest Huxtable daughter in the hit 1980s sitcom. In fact, “Cosby” director Jay Sandrich even told The Daily Mail that Houston had stopped just before signing to play Sondra, saying “I just want to be a singer. I can’t be in every show. I have to be in every tour.’” The role went to Sabrina LeBeauf in the end.

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15. Melanie Griffith In Thelma And Louise

Griffith turned down one of the title roles in the 1991 mega-hit, which eventually made stars Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon successful.

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