Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Tarantino Role Loss Due to Looks

Jennifer Lawrence, a celebrated actress known for her roles in blockbusters like “The Hunger Games” and the “X-Men” series, recently opened up about a missed opportunity in Quentin Tarantino’s cinema. In a discussion on the “Happy Sad Confused with Josh Horowitz” podcast, she revealed that the reason she did not land a role in Tarantino’s 2019 film “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood” was due to perceptions about her looks.

Missed Role in “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood”

Lawrence stated that she was bypassed for the role of Sharon Tate because people believed she “wasn’t pretty enough.” This revelation followed a conversation about Tarantino’s interest in her for both “Hateful Eight” and “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood.”

Tarantino’s Interest in Lawrence

During the podcast, host Josh Horowitz pointed out that Lawrence was a favorite of Tarantino. He mentioned that Tarantino had initially envisioned her for the role in “Hateful Eight,” which was ultimately played by Jennifer Jason Leigh. Lawrence admitted that she had turned down the role, a decision she later questioned.

Sharon Tate Role Controversy

Expectations were high for who would portray Sharon Tate, a real-life figure tragically murdered in 1969. Margot Robbie ultimately secured the role. Interestingly, Tate’s sister, Debra, expressed that she favored Margot Robbie’s physicality for the part over Lawrence’s, stating that it was a matter of “standards.”

Jennifer Lawrence’s Reflections

• Lawrence mentioned feeling that the perception of her looks affected casting decisions.
• She expressed uncertainty if the exclusion was due to actual judgments or just rumors fueled by social media.
• In a light-hearted moment, she referenced her audition for “Twilight,” sharing that she believed her looks were once again a factor for not getting the role.

Tarantino also disclosed in a podcast that he had considered Lawrence for the role of Squeaky Fromme in a different project connected to the Manson family, though that did not materialize either. The role eventually went to Dakota Fanning.

Final Thoughts

Lawrence’s candid sharing about her experiences highlights the ongoing conversations about beauty standards and casting decisions in Hollywood. The actress continues to remain a prominent figure in the industry, despite these setbacks.