Kate Hudson was honest about one of her career’s “what ifs” and turned down a role in the original Spider-Man film.
The Oscar-nominated actress recently confirmed once and for all that she was offered a role in the first installment of Sam Raimi’s webslinger franchise.
While reading a fan-submitted question on See what’s happening live! on Monday, Dec. 22, host Andy Cohen asked, “Did you really turn down the role of Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man and do you regret it?”
“Yes, I did,” the Almost famous star replied. “When I look back now, it’s one of those things where I think, ‘It would have been nice to be in Spider-Man film.”
However, she explained that the handover of the role led her to another opportunity, which she greatly appreciated.
“At the same time, I made a film called The four feathers. I got to meet Heath Ledger, who became a very good friend, and I had an experience I never would have had otherwise,” said the 46-year-old actress and singer. “So part of me feels like life is happening exactly as it’s supposed to, and I’m grateful for that.”
She admitted that there is a small part of her that wonders what could have been.
“I look at it and think, ‘Aww, that would have been fun to be her,'” Hudson added.
When Cohen pointed out that the role would have meant appearing in not just one film, but an entire trilogy, she replied, “I know, I know!”
What role was Kate Hudson asked to play in Spider-Man?
Hudson was reportedly offered the role of Mary Jane Watson in Raimi’s 2002 film, but she turned it down and Kirsten Dunst was eventually cast a month before filming began.
Dunst, 43, went on to play the role in all three films alongside Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in that trilogy.
