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 Who was considered for Purple Rain?

Jennifer Beals
Beals was offered the lead role but she turned it down to concentrate on college.
Actor who got the part: Apollonia Kotero

Vanity
She reportedly didn't want to live in a trailer during a Minnesota winter, for the money which was offered. Other reports say she didn't want to do a topless scene.
Actor who got the part: Apollonia



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