But there was one role that Madonna actually turned down, which would have totally changed the film altogether.

Madonna was also offered a role in the film, but not as its lead.

Madonna was interested in taking the role, but only if the script went under a major revision.

Madonna at the ‘I Am Because We Are’ premiere

As the writing team didn’t want to do this, the role eventually went to Gina Gershon.

Madonna smiling at the the ‘W.E.’ premiere