Drew Barrymore went in a different direction in the ’90s, as the long-time star has now confirmed that she once opted to play Cinderella instead of a porn star. The actress recently shared on an episode of her eponymous talk show “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via The Hollywood Reporter) that she did in fact turn down a role in “Boogie Nights.” Barrymore has long been rumored to have been considered for the Rollergirl part, which later went to Heather Graham.
“It’s so hard when you, like, are thinking of doing a film and then you don’t end up doing it,” Barrymore said. “I have so many of those experiences. I’ve never said this out loud, ‘Boogie Nights.’ There was a moment where we were talking about ‘Boogie Nights’ and I think it’s when I went and did ‘Ever After’ [‘A Cinderella Story’] and I went in a very different direction.
“It’s so hard when you, like, are thinking of doing a film and then you don’t end up doing it,” Barrymore said. “I have so many of those experiences. I’ve never said this out loud, ‘Boogie Nights.’ There was a moment where we were talking about ‘Boogie Nights’ and I think it’s when I went and did ‘Ever After’ [‘A Cinderella Story’] and I went in a very different direction.
- 4/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore are looking back at their acting careers and revealing some iconic movies they passed on.
The singer made a surprise appearance on Friday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, and in a preview clip, Jackson shared which legendary superhero she almost played.
After being asked if she was supposed to star in The Matrix, she responded, “No.” Jackson added that she couldn’t remember the film’s name but knew who got the role when she turned it down.
“It was…this is horrible,” the Good Times alum said. “I can’t remember the film, but Halle Berry played Storm.” Barrymore exclaimed in response, “X-Men?”
“I couldn’t because I was just embarking on the Janet tour,” Jackson continued. “But I think that’s what you’re confusing it with. It wasn’t The Matrix.”
Berry debuted her superhero Storm in the 2001 movie, adapted from the Marvel comic book,...
The singer made a surprise appearance on Friday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, and in a preview clip, Jackson shared which legendary superhero she almost played.
After being asked if she was supposed to star in The Matrix, she responded, “No.” Jackson added that she couldn’t remember the film’s name but knew who got the role when she turned it down.
“It was…this is horrible,” the Good Times alum said. “I can’t remember the film, but Halle Berry played Storm.” Barrymore exclaimed in response, “X-Men?”
“I couldn’t because I was just embarking on the Janet tour,” Jackson continued. “But I think that’s what you’re confusing it with. It wasn’t The Matrix.”
Berry debuted her superhero Storm in the 2001 movie, adapted from the Marvel comic book,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Janet Jackson opened up about how close she came to playing an iconic superhero.
The 57-year-old music icon appears on the Friday (April 26) episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.
On the show, she addressed some casting rumors, confirming that she was in the running to play a Marvel character and denying that she almost appeared in another hit film franchise.
Keep reading to find out more…
Speaking to Drew Barrymore and Ross Matthews, Janet revealed that she nearly played Storm in X-Men.
Halle Berry played the weather-controlling mutant in the 2000 movie. She reprised the role several additional times over the years.
“I couldn’t, because I was just embarking on the Janet tour,” she explained.
Meanwhile, Janet denied that she almost starred in The Matrix. Another actress has previously said that she competed with Janet to play Trinity in the successful franchise.
“It’s so hard when you like are...
The 57-year-old music icon appears on the Friday (April 26) episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.
On the show, she addressed some casting rumors, confirming that she was in the running to play a Marvel character and denying that she almost appeared in another hit film franchise.
Keep reading to find out more…
Speaking to Drew Barrymore and Ross Matthews, Janet revealed that she nearly played Storm in X-Men.
Halle Berry played the weather-controlling mutant in the 2000 movie. She reprised the role several additional times over the years.
“I couldn’t, because I was just embarking on the Janet tour,” she explained.
Meanwhile, Janet denied that she almost starred in The Matrix. Another actress has previously said that she competed with Janet to play Trinity in the successful franchise.
“It’s so hard when you like are...
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Emily Bieberly fails to impress Kobe Blaise‘s friends on 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After. She invites them to hang out. However, his friends were expecting a nice cooked meal and not drinks at a nightclub. Will she be able to get them to accept their marriage?
90 Day Fiance: Emily Bieberly Wants Kobe Blaise’s Friends to Accept Marriage
Emily Bieberly isn’t off to a good start when it comes to getting Kobe Blaise’s friends to accept their marriage. They feel that he won’t be happily married to an American woman. They tell her that they think she is bossy, and in Africa, the wife has to be submissive to her husband. However, she is determined to get his friends to accept her and their marriage.
Why didn’t Kobe explain cultural norms to Emily Before she invited them to the club? #90DayFiance pic.twitter.com/dCeyFsKLbR...
90 Day Fiance: Emily Bieberly Wants Kobe Blaise’s Friends to Accept Marriage
Emily Bieberly isn’t off to a good start when it comes to getting Kobe Blaise’s friends to accept their marriage. They feel that he won’t be happily married to an American woman. They tell her that they think she is bossy, and in Africa, the wife has to be submissive to her husband. However, she is determined to get his friends to accept her and their marriage.
Why didn’t Kobe explain cultural norms to Emily Before she invited them to the club? #90DayFiance pic.twitter.com/dCeyFsKLbR...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jessica Almeida
- Soap Dirt
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