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Jennifer Lawrence Says Online Comments Derailed Her Shot at Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Her account contrasts with Quentin Tarantino’s 2021 statement that he considered her for Squeaky Fromme as Margot Robbie ultimately portrayed Sharon Tate.

Overview

  • On a Jan. 12 Happy Sad Confused podcast, Lawrence said she believes chatter that she was 'not pretty enough' discouraged her casting.
  • She noted she may have internalized the story over time, adding that she was possibly never in contention and was just labeled 'ugly' online.
  • Sharon Tate’s sister, Debra Tate, told TMZ in 2017 that she preferred Margot Robbie and said Lawrence was not 'pretty enough' for the role.
  • Tarantino said in 2021 that he met with Lawrence about playing Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, a part that went to Dakota Fanning.
  • Lawrence also said she declined the Daisy role in The Hateful Eight, which was later played by Jennifer Jason Leigh.