9 Brilliant Actresses Who Had Troubles In Getting The Role Due To Their Looks
Hollywood is famously obsessed with youth and beauty. While some actors’ incredible acting skills are undeniable, ageism and physical appearance have been obstacles in their careers.
Although there is progress in terms of the representation of women on the big screen, better late than never, we’re still seeing older actresses shut out and weird pairings being made. It is one of the main reasons that shake the casting directors in hiring an actor. Sometimes, actresses’ appearances don’t match the characters. The problem comes with several surprising stories of great actresses who were dropped from iconic roles.
Below is a list of 9 actresses who are so brilliant but had problems getting roles because of their looks.
Although there is progress in terms of the representation of women on the big screen, better late than never, we’re still seeing older actresses shut out and weird pairings being made. It is one of the main reasons that shake the casting directors in hiring an actor. Sometimes, actresses’ appearances don’t match the characters. The problem comes with several surprising stories of great actresses who were dropped from iconic roles.
Below is a list of 9 actresses who are so brilliant but had problems getting roles because of their looks.
#1 Kate Beckinsale
Source: © Pearl Harbor / Jerry Bruckheimer Films and co-producers
#2 Keira Knightley
Source: © Pride & Prejudice / Universal Pictures and co-producers
#3 Emma Thompson
Source: © Sense and Sensibility / Columbia Pictures and co-producers
#4 Amanda Seyfried
Source: © Mamma Mia! / Universal Pictures and co-producers
#5 Amy Schumer
Source: © Trainwreck / Universal Pictures and co-producers
#6 Mädchen Amick
Source: © Gilmore Girls / Warner Bros. Television and co-producers
#7 Meryl Streep
Source: © The Devil Wears Prada / Twentieth Century Fox and co-producers
#8 Emmy Rossum
Source: © Shameless / Warner Bros. Television and co-producers
#9 Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde missed the chance to become a part of "The Wolf of Wall Street". The casting directors said she was too old to play the main character's wife. Finally, Margot Robbie got the role and she was 6 years younger than Wilde.Share this article
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