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Roles turned down by Cher:
Cher was overly picky after a few lacklustre films and didn't trust her better judgment on the offer to play Morticia!
Actor who got the part: Anjelica Huston
Many credible sources reported that Cher was considered to play Catwoman.
Actor who got the part: Michelle Pfeiffer
Much to Sonny's displeasure, Cher auditioned for the role of Bonnie Parker.
Actor who got the part: Faye Dunaway
Cher was seriously considered for the role of Francesca Johnson.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
Cher was originally considered for the starring role.
Actor who got the part: Vanessa Redgrave
Cher was considered to play Mama Morton.
Actor who got the part: Queen Latifah
Cher was reportedly considered for the dual role of Joanna Crane/China Blue in Ken Russell's romantic thriller.
Actor who got the part: Kathleen Turner
In 2001 Cher had plans to direct and star in a remake of the 1945 John Cromwell film, hoping to play opposite Brendan Fraser, but the film never happened.
Actor who got the part: Film Not Made
Cher was another name proposed to play Eva Peron in the movie musical.
Actor who got the part: Madonna
Was considered for the role of Alex Forrest.
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close
Cher said in an interview with David Letterman that she would star in "Fatal Beauty" but later backed out.
Actor who got the part: Whoopi Goldberg
When Bette Midler was dropped from the Jack Nicholson-Warren Beatty comedy, Cher auditioned but was turned down.
Actor who got the part: Stockard Channing
Cher was considered for the role of Lilly Dillon.
Actor who got the part: Anjelica Huston
Cher was set to star in the Breakers, which eventually became Heartbreakers, starring Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Considered for the role of "Caroline Ryan".
Actor who got the part: Gates McFadden
Was set to play the Witch in Rob Reiner's movie version of Stephen Sondheim's witty musical.
Actor who got the part: Project Abandoned
The singer/actress said that she was offered the chance to reunite with her "Silkwood" costar Meryl Streep.
Actor who got the part: Christine Baranski
Cher was attached to star before Jon Peters and Barbra Streisand took over.
Actor who got the part: Barbra Streisand
Cher turned down an offer to star in Thelma & Louise.
Cher was also up for the role of Julie Nichols but Sydney Pollack ultimately cast Jessica Lange.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Cher was originally offered the role that eventually went to Kathleen Turner.
Actor who got the part: Kathleen Turner
Cher auditioned for the part of Katharine Parker.
Actor who got the part: Sigourney Weaver
Did you know that Cher was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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