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Oprah Winfrey arrives at The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women In Entertainment Breakfast on December 5, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.Us Magazine
On the Tuesday episode of her talk show, Winfrey told the movie's star Meryl Streep -- who appeared via Skype -- that she asked to audition to play "Mrs. Miller" because she felt a connection to it and wanted to work with Streep.
See the dramatic weight changes stars have undergone for roles.
(In her emotional five-minute scene, Mrs. Miller breaks down after hearing her son may have been molested by a priest. Winfrey has spoken out about being sexually abused as a child.)
But the director turned Winfrey down, she says, and gave the role to Viola Davis -- who was later nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe.
See Oprah's weight ups and downs over the years.
Streep acted surprised.
Check out photos of Kate and other stars at the Golden Globes.
Tell Us: Should Oprah have gotten the role?
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pine nuti think oprah needs to get the bypass surgery that is the only way she is gonna shed that wt...what does dr oz or her trainer say?....she is just carrying too much wt.....report abuseposted February 18, 2009 7:24 AM PST
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truthfulOprah is not a great actress...but she has her show, a magazine, she produced 2 others shows and is supporting numerous charities behind the scenes. she is worth about 2 billion dollars. so you can say all you like...she is blessed by God. What's your blessing?report abuseposted January 15, 2009 7:04 AM PST
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HaraJuku_Barb!3Oprah is an amzing inspiration women, she has the right to audition for a role just like anyone else. why is it that when a star wants to audition shes considered greedy? makes no sensereport abuseposted January 15, 2009 6:59 AM PST
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Annieheck no- such a wannabe! this is what happens when rich people get greedy- they think they are the bomb when it comes to everything. ughhhhreport abuseposted January 14, 2009 5:35 PM PST
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DaveThis women is so over marketed already. Enough of Oprah already,report abuseposted January 14, 2009 4:41 PM PST
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Pamela Gwhat colassal nerve to think she can demand any roll she wants and get it. but then, she's arrogant oprah, and she's used to getting her way. her acting ability is passable only, so it's no surpise they nixed her.report abuseposted January 14, 2009 2:19 PM PST
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truthfulpatrick merkel you are a joke. you didn't "allow" Mr. Obama to be elected...citizens voted for him. Veronica M. can get tough with you and anyone else she wants to. you have no power. remember that. now go and cry like a baby and this black woman is getting touch with you.report abuseposted January 14, 2009 3:54 AM PST
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JOE JONAS GIRLoprah all does for living host talk show whoop do she not actress this not impotant news big deal wow so sad news not :) :) :) :):) HA HAreport abuseposted January 14, 2009 3:36 AM PST
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JOE JONAS GIRLwow she talk host on TV she not even actress, I dont feel sorry f0r her this toal 1,00% not impotant news or sad new :) :) :)report abuseposted January 14, 2009 3:23 AM PST
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JOE JONAS GIRLthis not important news at all this who cares news yeah :)report abuseposted January 14, 2009 3:20 AM PST
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