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Jennifer Lawrence Says Online Backlash Derailed Tarantino Casting

Lawrence says scrutiny of her appearance factored into her missing out on a part in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Overview

  • On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Lawrence said Quentin Tarantino wanted her for his 2019 film until chatter that she was "not pretty enough" to play Sharon Tate gained traction.
  • She acknowledged she might be conflating details but reiterated that internet attacks on her looks shaped the outcome or, at minimum, targeted her regardless.
  • Debra Tate previously told TMZ she preferred Margot Robbie for Sharon Tate and called Lawrence "not pretty enough," a remark that fans have been revisiting online.
  • Tarantino later said he considered Lawrence for Squeaky Fromme, a part that went to Dakota Fanning, and Lawrence said she earlier declined the Daisy role in The Hateful Eight.
  • Tarantino has since paused film plans after shelving his tenth movie and has said he is focusing on live theater.