Charlize Theron hasstarred in her fair share of well-known films.

The actress won an Oscar in 2003 for her gritty role in “Monster” (viaEW).

But as an artist, I was excited to dive a little deeper and explore."

I was bullied" (viaPeople).

But according toET, director Paul Verhoeven claims Theron was thisclose to being cast.

In fact, theNew York Daily Newsreported the Academy Award winner really wanted the role of Nomi.

In fact, in 1995, Theron was yet to appear in a major motion picture (viaIMDb).

She was very lucky that she did not get the part.

I wish Charlize congratulations for that because it would have been a miserable 20 years for her!"