Psychologists have found that those who are more attractive also tend to be more successful in life. However, there are situations when attractiveness might wind up being a hindrance rather than a useful instrument. Regarding the other actors in our compilation, some producers felt that they were too gorgeous to play the roles written for them, while others felt that the actors in our compilation were not attractive enough. And to tell you the truth, we have no idea what could possibly be worse.
1. Keira Knightley
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In the film version of Jane Austin's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, renowned British actress Keira Knightley plays the lead role. Director Joe Wright was hesitant to cast Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet because of her beauty, even though Knightley seemed like a natural fit for the character. After meeting me, he reportedly remarked, "Oh no, you're fine!" Knightley jokes.
2. Andrew Garfield
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Recent Golden Globe winner Andrew Garfield is most known for playing the role of Peter Parker in a film adaption of the Spider-Man comics. It wasn't always a happy ending for Garfield. In 2008, Andrew tried out for the part of Prince Caspian in the sequel to the popular film series The Chronicles of Narnia. Garfield and Ben Barns were in the running for the role, but Barns ultimately gained the director's favor.
I was so down and out; I remember that. "I tried out for the role of Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia and thought, 'This may be it,'" Andrew recalled. He inquired with his secretary as to why he had not been cast. When he asked why, she finally responded, "It's because they don't believe you're gorgeous enough, Andrew."
3. Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawerence had already been a household name and nominated for an Academy Award for her work in Winter's Bone when she was cast as Katniss Everdeen in the blockbuster film The Hunger Games. However, if Lawrence hadn't been deemed too attractive, her extraordinary career may have never materialized. Jennifer said, "They rejected me, and then the casting was transferred to New York." I hopped on a red-eye to get to New York in time for casting the following day.
4. Hugh Grant
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Hugh Grant's manly good looks have served him well in films like Bridget Jones's Diary, but they almost cost him an Oscar nomination. In 1994, Grant was a part of the cast of Four Weddings and a Funeral. The script's author, Richard Curtis, had no interest in casting Grant as Charles, but the actor got the part nevertheless. After the audition, "Richard Curtis tried everything he could to prevent me from obtaining the part," Grant says.
5. Charlize Theron
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Model Charlize Theron decided to try acting. She almost didn't get The Devil's Advocate's Mary Ann Lomax role. Director said she was too pretty for the role. Charlize changed her look. "I stopped wearing makeup, woke up at 6 a.m., beat myself up, didn't brush my hair, and went to read with heavy circles under my eyes. She says she went through hell to prove she was possessed. In the end, Theron landed a breakthrough role.
6. Henry Cavill
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After Pierce Brosnan retired from the role, a new 007 was cast. Indeed, young Cavill was among those who envisioned himself in the title role. Unfortunately, he was turned down. The director's opinion was that the actor's physique wasn't right for the part. Daniel Craig succeeded Timothy Dalton as 007 in the end. 'Look, friend, you're at a Bond screen test,' he said in a strong, passionate tone.
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