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Laura Dern Reveals 150+ Role Rejections Due to Her "Radically Tall Torso"

Laura Dern has revealed that her height and "radically tall torso" led to her being turned down for roles approximately 150 times throughout her career. She reached her full height of 5 feet 11 inches by age 12, which constantly cost her parts as a young actor. Dern highlighted the unique experience of finally working with a tall male co-star, Will Arnett, where they could look eye-to-eye in scenes. Despite film industry challenges, her stature proved an asset on the fashion runway, where she made a notable debut at Paris Fashion Week.

Key Points: Laura Dern on Hollywood Rejections Over Her Height

  • 150+ role rejections
  • Height of 5'11" since age 12
  • Found rare connection with Will Arnett
  • Successful Paris Fashion Week debut
  • Body type challenges in Hollywood
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Laura Dern reveals she was turned down for roles "150 times" due to her "radically tall torso"

Oscar winner Laura Dern says her tall frame led to over 150 role rejections, but found a perfect scene partner in Will Arnett.

"I was 5'11 at 12 years old and acting already, so I was losing parts constantly! - Laura Dern"

Washington, February 7

Actor Laura Dern recently opened up about how her "radically tall torso" and height have shaped her career in Hollywood.

The Oscar-winning star, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, said her body type has often worked against her when auditioning for roles.

According to PEOPLE, in an earlier interview with The Independent, Dern shared that she was already tall at a very young age. The actress shared that she reached 5'11" when she was just 12 years old and was acting at that time as well. Because of her height, she kept losing parts.

Laura said she has been turned down for roles multiple times. She joked that she has been rejected about 150 times because of her "radically tall torso" and height.

"I was 5'11" at 12 years old and acting already, so I was losing parts constantly!", said Laura as per PEOPLE.

She also spoke about how good it felt to work with actor Will Arnett in Bradley Cooper's film Is This Thing On?. Arnett is 6 feet 2 inches tall, so the two actors matched well on screen. Talking about that experience, she said it was special to finally act with a man where they could look straight into each other's eyes during scenes.

"It means that when Will and I are sitting side by side, we're the same height. And it's crazy to be in a scene with a male actor, and we're actually looking straight into each other's eyes, you know?" she added.

Even though her height made things difficult in films, Laura Dern's look worked well on the fashion runway. She made her first walk at Paris Fashion Week in October at the Gabriela Hearst show and drew a lot of attention.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a tall person myself (6'2"), I can relate to the awkwardness she must have felt growing up. But 150 rejections? That's brutal. Her resilience is inspiring.
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Ananya R
This is so interesting! In Bollywood too, actresses are often paired with much taller heroes. It's a silly industry standard that needs to change. More power to Laura!
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Michael C
While I sympathize with her struggle, isn't physical appearance part of the casting process for specific roles? It's not always discrimination, sometimes it's just about fitting a character's visual description.
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Shreya B
Her story about finally acting with Will Arnett and looking straight into his eyes... that must have felt so validating! 🥹 It's the small things. Glad she found her perfect scene partner.
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Karthik V
Turned her "flaw" into a fashion strength! Walking at Paris Fashion Week is a big deal. Shows that what doesn't work in one field can be your superpower in another.

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