Helen Mirren – ‘Precious’
Dame Helen Mirren actually does not need to do another role in her life, but it is still interesting to see what she has passed up on. Mirren ditched Lee Daniels’ award-winning Precious, allowing Mariah Carey to come in and play the role of Ms. Weiss, a drab and shabby social worker who helps an abused and illiterate teen who is impregnated by her own father twice. Lee Daniels, director the movie, originally gave the role to Mirren. However, Mirren called 3 days before shooting started to say that she cannot do it. Carey went on to take her place and win critical acclaim in the process.
Helen Mirren – Precious
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