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Before Anne Hathaway landed the iconic role of Andy Sachs in "The Devil Wears Prada," a slew of A-list actresses were considered for the part of Miranda Priestly's second assistant. These included Kirsten Dunst, Rachel McAdams, Natalie Portman, and Scarlett Johansson. Kate Hudson was also on the shortlist, but she ultimately had to turn down the part, not because she wasn't chosen, but due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts.
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Hudson, currently on the press circuit for her new Netflix series "Running Point," recently confessed her deep regret over passing on "The Devil Wears Prada." She elaborated on her decision, stating that it was "a bad choice" primarily due to "a timing issue." Hudson added, "I couldn't take it. I should have made time for it, but I didn't. This is one of those movies where when I saw the finished product, I regretted not being in it. But everything happens for a reason, you know." She further explained that many times, declining a role isn't a matter of disinterest but rather unavoidable overlapping filming schedules, a situation that often leaves her with a sense of regret.
While Hudson ultimately didn't star in "The Devil Wears Prada," she later reunited with Hathaway on screen for the 2009 romantic comedy "Bride Wars."