Jennifer Lawrence Claims Online Trolls Cost Her A Tarantino Role

Jen vs. The Internet: A Tarantino Tale

Jennifer Lawrence just dropped a bombshell on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that has fans buzzing. Known for her witty banter, Lawrence revealed that she was in talks with none other than Quentin Tarantino to play the iconic Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. However, according to Lawrence, a chorus of internet trolls derailed her chances.

During her chat with host Josh Horowitz, Lawrence recounted, “He did ask me about it.” But the conversation took a shocking turn when she added, "And then everybody is like she's not pretty enough to play Sharon Tate. And then they didn't." The audience was left in a gasp, questioning whether online backlash truly influenced the decision.

“It's that thing where I've been telling this story this way for so long that I believe it,” she mused, acknowledging the possibility that she might be misremembering, but insisting that internet criticism or Tarantino's change of heart was a factor. "Maybe the internet backlash, maybe just Tarantino deciding differently—but either way, Margot Robbie ended up with the part."

The Tarantino Connection

Lawrence’s connection to Tarantino isn’t just a one-time near-miss. She also confessed to turning down a role in The Hateful Eight, regretting her decision not to play Daisy Domergue—a role that eventually landed Jennifer Jason Leigh an Oscar nomination. It’s one of those Hollywood ‘what-could-have-been’ moments, where the paths not taken are as intriguing as the ones that were.

In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Margot Robbie shines as Sharon Tate, sharing the screen with big names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. The film unfolds in 1969 against the backdrop of the Manson Family murders, making it one of Tarantino’s most talked-about projects.

Who Made the Cut?

For those keeping tabs, here's how it played out: Margot Robbie took on the role of Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time... securing her spot in the pop culture zeitgeist. Meanwhile, Jennifer Jason Leigh's portrayal of Daisy Domergue in The Hateful Eight earned her critical acclaim and an Oscar nod.

So, if you ever imagined what a Jennifer Lawrence-Tarantino collaboration might look like, just think of what could have been if those internet "sweetie pies" hadn’t chimed in… or maybe if Hollywood hadn’t listened. As with everything in Tinseltown, nothing is ever simple.