Meryl Streep did not get the lead role in the 1976 version of King Kong because the director said she was too ugly according to IOL. The Italian director Dino de Laurentis not only made the mistake of not hiring the future multi-award winner, but for thinking she wasn't as smart as she looks.
Streep says, "He said to his son, who organised the meeting, "She's ugly. Why did you bring me this thing.'
"He didn't realise I'd just graduated and studied Italian 105."
"When I replied in Italian, he looked like he had been shot."
I think Meryl did OK for herself and losing out on the role didn't effect her career.
Just in case you forgot or wondering who got the role, that was Jessica Lange.
I have grown to like Meryl Streep, but man they totally photoshopped in her that poster. We have all seen the Mamma Mia trailer and they photoshopped at least 20 years off of her in this poster.
Yet another movie to look forward to this summer. Although I have to admit it is going to be strange to see Pierce Brosnan and Meryl Streep doing a Musical like Mamma Mia!
You know it is funny I wondered how this play would translate on to the big screen and after seeing this picture of Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan I can't wait for Mamma Mia. This picture captures what I thought this scene would like in the real world!!!
