Jodie Foster says she turned down Princess Leia role in 'Star Wars
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Jodie Foster has shocked the “Star Wars” fandom by confirming she was offered the role of Princess Leia, but turned it down because she didn't want to break a contract she had with Disney.
Jodie Foster has shocked the “Star Wars” fandom by confirming she was offered the role of Princess Leia, but turned it down because she didn't want to break a contract she had with Disney.
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Why Jodie Foster turned down playing Princess Leia
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Jodie Foster Reveals Why She Turned Down Iconic Star Wars Role
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Jodie Foster Turned Down Role of Princess Leia in 'Star Wars
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Jodie Foster Reveals She Turned Down Iconic Star Wars Role
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Why Jodie Foster turned down iconic Star Wars character
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Jodie Foster says she turned down Princess Leia role in 'Star Wars' because of Disney contract
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Christopher Walken Recalls His 'Star Wars' Audition with Jodie Foster
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Star Wars would have flopped': Internet divided as Jodie Foster says she regrets turning down Princess Leia role - MEAWW News
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Jodie Foster Turned Down This Star Wars Role
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Jodie Foster reveals she turned down iconic role of Princess Leia in Star Wars at age 14 and jokes: 'I might have had different hair
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Jodie Foster on turning down Princess Leia role in Star Wars