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Geena Davis: Rejected for Not Being Pretty Enough
21 Jul
Summary
- Actress Geena Davis was told she wasn't pretty enough for a role.
- The film Fletch creators found her funny and offered another part.
- Davis founded a nonprofit for equitable representation in media.
Actress Geena Davis recently shared a surprising anecdote about her early career. While auditioning for the 1985 film Fletch, starring Chevy Chase, Davis was reportedly told she was "not attractive enough" for the leading lady role. Despite this initial setback, the filmmakers were impressed by her comedic timing and offered her a different, smaller part in the movie.
Davis, who has since won an Oscar and starred in numerous acclaimed films like Thelma & Louise and A League of Their Own, also founded the Geena Davis Institute. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting equitable representation for women and underrepresented groups in media and entertainment.
