Cher turned down an absolute ton of roles in her career. She turned down playing Thelma in Thelma and Louise, and Barbara Rose in War of the Roses.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Titanic
Gwyneth Paltrow’s decision to turn down the legendary role of Rose Dewitt Bukater in Titanic was actually unbelievable to some critics. That, and Paltrow never came clean about the truth behind her halting her decision.
In 2015, she told Howard Stern, “My mother will kill me that I’m talking about turning down movie roles. It’s not ladylike.” Needless to say, we might never know the true reason why Paltrow decided to give up playing Rose.
Paul Giamatti, The Office
Can you imagine a world where Steve Carell isn't Michael Scott? Additionally, can you even invasion a world where Paul Giamatti gets a role as a business manager in a show? Well, since Giamatti was popping off due to the 2004 comedy-drama Sideways, he was the first person considered for the role.