Roles turned down by Helen Hunt:
Auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Sharon Stone
Helen Hunt was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Brooke Shields
David Lynch suggested Helen Hunt for the part of Dorothy, but was turned down because she was too young.
Actor who got the part: Isabella Rossellini
Hunt was considered for the role of Roxie Hart.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger
Helen Hunt auditioned for the role of Joanne Galloway.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
Auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Beals
Was one of the actresses considered for the lead role, because the film was in development for over 20 years.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Was considered for the role of Molly Jensen.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt were a possible pair for the leads in Godzilla.
Actor who got the part: Maria Pitillo
Helen Hunt was considered to play Clarice after Jodie Foster declined.
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore
Was originally offered the role of Sean Connery's wife, but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts with MAD ABOUT YOU.
Actor who got the part: Kate Capshaw
Helen Hunt was considered for the role of Fiona.
Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow
Helen Hunt turned down the role of Thelma.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Considered for Paris Craver.
Actor who got the part: Teri Hatcher
Helen Hunt was considered to play Helen.
Actor who got the part: Jamie Lee Curtis
Helen Hunt turned down the role of Jean Grey.
Actor who got the part: Famke Janssen
Did you know that Helen Hunt was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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