Kate Hudson shares regret about turning down iconic role

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24 Dec 2025 • 8:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Kate Hudson confirmed she turned down the role of Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi's 2002 Spider-Man film.
  • The iconic role, opposite Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man, was eventually played by Kirsten Dunst.
  • Hudson admitted she now looks back and thinks it "would have been nice to be in a Spider-Man movie."
  • She opted to star in The Four Feathers instead, where she met and became good friends with the late Heath Ledger.
  • Despite some wistfulness, Hudson stated she believes "life happens exactly the way it’s supposed to" and is grateful for her experiences.

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