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Lawrence: Looks cost me Sharon Tate role
15 Jan
Summary
- Jennifer Lawrence claims she lost Sharon Tate role due to appearance criticism.
- Sharon Tate's sister preferred Margot Robbie for the role.
- Director Quentin Tarantino says Lawrence read for a different part.
Jennifer Lawrence has shared her perspective on losing the role of Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood," attributing it to public criticism of her appearance. She recalled comments suggesting she was 'not pretty enough' for the part, though she acknowledges her memory might be influenced by repeated telling. This contrasts with director Quentin Tarantino's account.
Tarantino stated in a 2021 podcast that Lawrence was considered for the film, but not for the role of Sharon Tate. He indicated she read for the part of Manson Family member Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, which ultimately went to Dakota Fanning. Tarantino mentioned Lawrence was interested but 'something didn't work out' for that role.
Sharon Tate's sister, Debra, had previously expressed her preference for Margot Robbie, stating Lawrence was not sufficiently beautiful for the role. Robbie was eventually cast as Tate. Lawrence also admitted to regretting her decision to turn down a lead role in Tarantino's 2015 film "The Hateful Eight."
