Julia Roberts Reveals She Passed on 'You've Got Mail' But Has No Regrets

Julia Roberts Reveals She Passed on ‘You’ve Got Mail’ But Has No Regrets: “It’s All Kind of Destiny” https://t.co/1pbSipg66d

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 9, 2023

Julia Roberts was asked by a fan if there were any roles she regrets passing on.
“Well, none that I have regrets about because I feel it’s all kind of destiny. But what have I passed on that went on to be great and wonderful, and I thought it maybe wouldn’t have been as great and wonderful with me? You’ve Got Mail.”

Meg Ryan went on to star opposite Tom Hanks in the 1998 flick.
Roberts added that Ryan was supposed to be in ‘Steel Magnolias’, and she was still filming ‘When Harry Met Sally’, and so she got that part.

Roberts continued, “Cate Blanchett was supposed to be in Closer, but she got pregnant, and so I got that part. I’ve lucked into some good stuff.”

Julia Roberts was asked if there was a film that she would like to see receive a potential sequel. 
“I think, maybe, My Best Friend’s Wedding. Because there’s so many people in it, and to see what they’re doing and how Kimmy and Michael’s marriage is going and…”

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