Sally Field, Harrison Ford, John Travolta: Iconic roles turned down by major stars
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Christina Applegate, along with other Hollywood stars like Matthew McConaughey and Sally Field, turned down once-in-a-lifetime movie roles during their careers.
John Travolta was originally slated to appear in "Forrest Gump" before Tom Hanks was cast in the starring role. Steven Spielberg wanted Harrison Ford to star in "Jurassic Park" before the actor turned down the opportunity. Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
Here is a closer look at other celebrities who had a chance at once-in-a-lifetime movie roles.
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