20 Actors who passed on iconic roles

Opening Ceremony - The Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 - Source: Getty
Opening Ceremony - The Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 - Source: Getty

11) Bette Midler

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Disney's "Hocus Pocus 2" New York Premiere - Source: Getty

Known for her roles in the Hocus Pocus movies, Better Midler once rejected the iconic role of Dolores Wilson-Van Cartier/ Sister Mary Clarence in the movie Sister Act. She decided to turn down the role due to the idea of wearing a nun's outfit, which she felt wouldn't sit well with her fans. Despite being pursued persistently for the role she stood by her decision. Eventually, the role went to Whoopi Goldberg who made the role iconic.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh