Jennifer Lawrence Reflects on Heartbreaking Audition Loss Before Stardom

A Missed Opportunity: Jennifer Lawrence revealed that her most painful career setback was not landing the role of Alice in Tim Burton’s 2010 film Alice in Wonderland . A Missed Opportunity: Jennifer Lawrence revealed that her most painful career setback was not landing the role of Alice in Tim Burton’s 2010 film Alice in Wonderland .

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