Roles turned down by Cameron Diaz:
Cameron Diaz was considered for the role of Penny Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson
Diaz was considered to play Evelyn Williams.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon
Cameron Diaz was considered to play Samantha.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Cameron Diaz was considered for the title role.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger
Cameron Diaz was considered for the role of Roxie.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger
Cameron Diaz turned down the role of Shelley.
Actor who got the part: Sofia Shinas
Diaz wanted badly the part of Giselle, but producers turned her down because she wanted a big salary.
Actor who got the part: Amy Adams
Cameron Diaz was supposedly offered the role to play opposite Jim Carrey in this remake. Tea Leoni won the part.
Actor who got the part: Tea Leoni
Considered for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster backed out.
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore
Cameron Diaz was considered to play Dorothy.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger
Cameron Diaz was considered to play Lara Croft.
Actor who got the part: Angelina Jolie
Broke her wrist just before filming began & had to give up the role of Sonya Blade to Bridgette Wilson.
Many news reports confirmed that Cameron Diaz had auditioned for the role of Stephanie, but was turned down from the role for being too old. Kate Hudson won the part.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson
Lost out to Gabrielle Anwar for her part in "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead"
Diaz auditioned for the role of Frances.
Actor who got the part: Diane Lane
Cameron Diaz turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Diane Lane
Diaz auditioned for "Waking the Dead" but lost the role to Jennifer Connelly.
Did you know that Cameron Diaz was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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