Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore Reveal Why They Turned Down Roles in X-Men and Boogie Nights

Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore Discuss Iconic Movie Roles They Passed On

Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore recently made headlines as they reminisced about their acting careers and the iconic movie roles they passed on. In a surprise appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Jackson revealed that she almost played a legendary superhero role, which turned out to be Storm in the X-Men franchise, a role eventually portrayed by Halle Berry.

Jackson explained that she couldn’t take on the role at the time as she was embarking on her Janet tour. Barrymore also shared her own experience of passing on projects, mentioning that she almost starred in the film Boogie Nights but ultimately chose a different project.

Both actresses reflected on the decisions they made in their careers and expressed openness to returning to the big screen. Fans were delighted to hear from these two Hollywood icons and are eagerly awaiting their next projects.