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There are certain roles in Hollywood that are so well-cast that we cannot even imagine another actor playing them.

However, some Hollywood stars have admitted to being hesitant to accept what have become their most iconic parts.

Sometimes, the timing for the offer wasn’t working out. Other times certain circumstances made it difficult for an actor to imagine themselves playing the character.

We rounded up 12 situations where an actor in Hollywood almost said “No” to their most beloved parts. Surprisingly, there are two actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, two from The Hunger Games and one who wound up winning an Oscar for the part on this list!

Find out why they initially passed and what changed their minds.

Scroll through the slideshow to see which actors almost passed on their most acclaimed roles…

The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, have left a lasting legacy on pop culture that we are still feeling in 2024!

Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many actors who appeared in the initial set of movies have amassed impressive fortunes in Hollywood.

While Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth are undoubtedly the most recognizable stars from the franchise, several other actors involved in the project have carved out their own successful paths in the industry.

Naturally, we were curious to see how the stars have fared since gracing the big screen and ranked the biggest names from the franchise by their net worth. You may be surprised by some of the rankings on this list.

Check out the richest stars from The Hunger Games franchise ranked from highest to lowest…

Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney are on the hunt for a new home.

The 33-year-old Hunger Games alum and her husband were spotted checking out a home on Saturday afternoon (January 27) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

She looked stylish, wearing a pair of cropped pants with a black cardigan and sunglasses. Jennifer left her hair down and finished off her look with a casual pair of shoes and sunglasses. Cooke paired a classic white t-shirt with black pants and sneakers.

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Josh Hutcherson opened up about highlights in his career while playing with puppies.

The 31-year-old actor sat down for an interview with BuzzFeed that featured a slew of playful dogs.

During it, he weighed in on everything from the role he would love to reprise to the prop he stole from the set of Hunger Games. He even touched on keeping in touch with costars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth, and the type of movie he’d love to make with the former.

Perhaps most surprisingly, Josh revealed the famous franchise that he auditioned to join. The role went to another young actor.

Scroll through the slideshow to check out the biggest takeaways from the interview…

Lenny Kravitz is reflecting on his recent reunion with Jennifer Lawrence!

The 59-year-old actor and musician played Cinna in The Hunger Games in 2012 and its sequel Catching Fire a year later. His on-screen relationship with Jennifer‘s Katniss Everdeen was widely adored by fans!

At the 2024 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (January 7), Lenny met up with Jennifer for a photo, sending Hunger Games fans into a frenzy!

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Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie were both seen exiting one of the 2024 Golden Globes after parties held on Sunday (January 7) at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

Both stars – who were nominated in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy categories for their work in Barbie and No Hard Feelings – changed up their looks from their red carpet outfits. Jennifer also brought along her husband Cooke Maroney to the after party.

The winner in their category ended up being Emma Stone for Poor Things.

You can see Jennifer‘s Golden Globes red carpet look here and Margot‘s Golden Globes red carpet look here.

Browse through the gallery to see the after party looks from Margot Robbie and Jennifer Lawrence…

Josh Hutcherson revealed a text message he received from his Hunger Games co-star Jennifer Lawrence when both of their films were having major wins.

The 31-year-old actor starred in 2023′s fan favorite film Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the popular video game. Jennifer‘s film, No Hard Feelings, also had a strong viewership numbers last year.

When Five Nights at Freddy’s was number 1 at the box office, Jennifer texted Josh!

Keep reading to find out what she wrote…More Here! »