In a conversation with Andy Cohen on the show “Watch What Happens Live,” Kate Hudson told the host that she turned down the role of Mary Jane Watson in the 2002 film “Spider-Man,” directed by Sam Raimi.
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The role ultimately went to Kirsten Dunst, who portrayed the character in the trilogy starring Tobey Maguire. Kate Hudson was asked whether she had ever regretted her decision.
“When people say those things, it’s not good to talk about it, because the people who are in the film are the right people, and the circumstances of your life happen the way they happen. But yes, I turned it down,” the actress confirmed.
“And now, looking back, it’s one of those things where I think, ‘You know, it would have been nice to be in the Spider-Man movie,’” she admitted.
According to Kate Hudson, she made this decision in order to take part in the film “The Four Feathers,” where she starred alongside Heath Ledger.
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“I was able to meet Heath Ledger, who became a close friend, and I had an experience I never would have had otherwise. So part of me thinks, ‘Life happens exactly the way it’s supposed to happen,’ and I’m grateful for that,” she reflected.
The actress’s next project will be the film “Song Sung Blue” alongside Hugh Jackman, who has already said that the star of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” deserves an Oscar for her role.
“Kate Hudson is not just one of the great stars in our business, she is a consummate actress,” Jackman said on stage alongside Hudson during the 35th annual The Gotham Awards ceremony.
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