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 Roles turned down by Sarah Michelle Gellar:

Clueless
Turned down the role of Cher Horowitz due to her contract role on "All My Children".
Actor who got the part: Alicia Silverstone

The Crucible
Turned down the part of Mary Warren due to a contract on "All My Children." She was upset over this because Daniel Day Lewis was her favorite actor.
Actor who got the part: Karron Graves

E.T.
Sarah Michelle Gellar auditioned for the role of Gertie.
Actor who got the part: Drew Barrymore

The Faculty
Turned down a role in "the Faculty".

Fight Club
Due to a locked contract with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", Sarah Michelle Gellar wouldn't approach the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Helena Bonham Carter

Gangs of New York
Was offered the lead role, but backed out due to scheduling conflicts.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz

I Know What You Did Last Summer
Sarah auditioned for the role of Julie before being cast as Helen.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Love Hewitt

The In Crowd
Sarah Michelle Gellar turned down the role of Brittany Foster.
Actor who got the part: Susan Ward

The Mod Squad
Was considered for the "Julie Barnes" role.
Actor who got the part: Claire Danes

The Princess Diaries
Sarah Michelle Gellar was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Anne Hathaway

Romeo + Juliet
Was offered the part of Juliet, but couldn't accept due to her contract with All My Children.
Actor who got the part: Claire Danes

Stardust
Sarah Michelle Gellar turned down a lead role so she could spend more time with her husband.
Actor who got the part: Claire Danes

Unfaithful
Sarah Michelle Gellar was approached to star in "Unfaithful" but due to a locked contract with "Buffy" she couldn't receive the part.
Actor who got the part: Diane Lane

Urban Legend
Gellar was originally cast as Sasha but backed out due to scheduling conflicts with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Actor who got the part: Tara Reid

Where The Heart Is
Auditioned for the lead role and later told MTV that she was sad she missed out on the part.
Actor who got the part: Natalie Portman

Who Is Cletis Tout?
Turned down the role of Tess Donnelly.
Actor who got the part: Portia De Rossi

X-Men
Considered for the role of Rogue.






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