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Did Julia Roberts Really Almost Play Harriet Tubman?
Original: Did Julia Roberts Really Almost Play Harriet Tubman in a Movie?
A claim has resurfaced that Julia Roberts was once considered to play Harriet Tubman, the famed abolitionist who led enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad. The story, reportedly linked to comments by a studio executive years ago, is being revisited and debated, with many questioning whether it was ever a serious possibility and criticizing the idea of casting a white actress in the role.
Why now: The resurfaced casting claim is being widely debated on social media and in news coverage.
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