Who was considered for Almost Famous?

Christina Applegate was considered to play Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Jack Black tried out for the supporting role of Lester Bangs.

Selma Blair was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Director Cameron Crowe wanted Julie Bowen for the role of Penny, but she declined.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Lara Flynn Boyle screen tested for the role of Penny.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Was considered for a role.

Brooke Burns auditioned to play Penny.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Saffron Burrows was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Neve Campbell auditioned to play Penny.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Toni Collette turned down the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Jennifer Connelly was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

The striking Spanish actress who drew audiences with her breakthrough performance in OPEN YOUR EYES was in contention for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Claire Danes was a top contender for the role of "Penny Lane".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Cameron Diaz was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Dunst auditioned for and almost got the role of Penny in Almost Famous.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Eliza Dushku was considered for "Penny".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Jenna Elfman auditioned to play Penny.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Jon Favreau auditioned for the role of Lester Bangs.

Actor who got the part: Phillip Seymour Hoffman

Anna Friel auditioned to play "Penny Lane".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

One of many actresses who were considered to play "Penny" by Cameron Crowe.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Jennie Garth was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Maggie Gyllenhaal auditioned to play Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Tested for the role of "Penny Lane", the band leader.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Angie Harmon auditioned to play "Penny Lane".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Met with producers to play the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Screen tested for Cameron Crowe for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Natasha Henstridge was considered for the role of "Penny".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson was originally supposed to play William's sister, Anita, but was given the role of Penny Lane when Sarah Polley dropped out.

Actor who got the part: Zooey Deschanel

Milla Jovovich was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Seriously considered for the lead role.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Kelly MacDonald was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Screen tested for the role of Penny for Cameron Crowe.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Rose McGowan auditioned to play Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Bridget Moynahan auditioned for Cameron Crowe to play "Penny".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Tested for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Thandie Newton was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Gwyneth Paltrow was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

The role of Russell was originally written for Brad Pitt who dropped out saying "I just don't get it enough to do it."

Actor who got the part: Billy Crudup

Had accepted the part of Penny but dropped out to do another film.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

According to director Cameron Crowe, Portman auditioned for the part of Penny.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Franka Potente was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Laura Prepon (Donna from "That 70s Show") was considered for a major role.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Lindsay Price auditioned to play Penny.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Christina Ricci auditioned to play "Penny Lane".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Rebecca Romijn wanted to play the lead.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Winona Ryder was considered to play Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Was a top contender for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Tested for the role of "Penny Lane".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

One of many actresses who lobbied for the role of Penny... and lost it.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Tori Spelling was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Was one of the top choices to play "Penny" by Cameron Crowe.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Uma Thurman was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Liv Tyler was considered to play Penny.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Tested for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Rachel Weisz was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Michelle Williams was one of many actresses who tested for Cameron Crowe to play "Penny Lane".

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Peta Wilson was considered to play Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Elijah Wood wanted the role of Bill.

Actor who got the part: Patrick Fugit

Catherine Zeta-Jones was considered for the role of Penny Lane.

Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson