The role ultimately went toAngelina Joliewho played oppositeBrad Pitt.
Of course, the film served as a launching point for Jolie and Pitt’s infamous relationship.
The duo came to be known as Brangelina and were viewed as one of Hollywood’s golden couples.
Essentially, it all started with their time filming “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” together.
Per Stefani’s recollection, things could have gone very differently.
“I feel like I almost got it,” she told Stern.
“I went to a bunch [of auditions]” (viaTime).
However, she emphasized that things worked out the way they were supposed to.
“I wanted to do it, but I wanted to do music more” (viaTime).
“It was between me and Angelina Jolie,” Stefani toldVoguein 2008.
“I’m like ‘Oh, great.
I got a shot here.'”
Unfortunately this was not the right role for her.
It goes without saying that Stefani missed out on a hit with “Mr. & Mrs.
Despite becoming a hit, the film was not without controversy.
It’s possible Stefani would have received a similarly smaller paycheck had she gotten the role.
However, she noted that it never really worked out as well as she and Brad Pitt wanted.
“We did ask someone to look into ‘Mr.
Although it never worked out, the potential was there.
And it’s all because of the chemistry the couple shared onscreen.
Of course, Pitt and Gwen Stefani’s onscreen chemistry may not have been anywhere near the same.
“Acting is a lot different from music,” she toldMTVin 2004.
So it’s safe to say that things worked out the best way for everyone involved.
It’s also worth noting that the competition for the role didn’t ruin Stefani and Jolie’s friendship.
