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Actress Jennifer Lawrence said she lost the role of Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood because some people online considered her “not pretty enough.” Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Lawrence said she was told the part was meant for her but eventually went to Margot Robbie. She added that internet comments may have influenced the casting decision. Lawrence also mentioned that she had previously turned down roles written for her, including a part in Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt as a fading actor and his stunt double, whose lives intersect with Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski before the 1969 Manson murders.   With inputs from NDTV

Music composer AR Rahman said he felt “gaslit” by younger generations who made him doubt the quality of his work. Rahman told The Hollywood Reporter that fans often compared his current music with his 1990s hits, making him question his creativity. He said this affected his confidence, prompting him to compose music for 20–30 films between 2019 and 2025 to prove himself. He added that he collaborated with Oscar winner Hans Zimmer for Ramayan and wants to push his limits without relying on past awards, including his 33 Filmfare wins and two Oscars. Rahman also clarified a recent controversial comment, saying he never intended to hurt anyone’s feelings. He emphasized that his goal is to celebrate culture and connect with people through music. In recent years, Rahman composed for films in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, including Ponniyin Selvan, Atrangi Re, and Malayankunju.   With inputs from NDTV