Julia Roberts reveals she passed on ‘You’ve Got Mail’

Los Angeles: As ‘America’s sweetheart’, Hollywood star Julia Roberts featured in a number of romantic dramas but “You’ve Got Mail” is that one “great and wonderful” film she let go.

During an appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen’, the actor said she has no regrets about not doing the film, which featured Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

“Well, none that I have regrets about because I feel it’s all kind of destiny. But what have I passed on that went on to be great and wonderful and I thought it maybe wouldn’t have been as great and wonderful with me? ‘You’ve Got Mail’,” the actor said.

The 1998 film, written and directed by Nora Ephron, revolved around a bookstore owner who strikes up an online friendship with her business rival.

Roberts said Ryan “was supposed to be in ‘Steel Magnolias’ and she was still filming ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and so I got that part.” The actor also revealed that Cate Blanchett was supposed to be in “Closer”.

“But she got pregnant and so I got that part. I’ve lucked into some good stuff.”

The “Pretty Woman” star also spoke about the one film that has the potential for a sequel.

“I think, maybe, ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ because there’s so many people in it and to see what they’re doing and how Kimmy and Michael’s marriage is going and...” The 1997 film revolves around who realises she’s in love with her long-time friend who just got engaged and decides to sabotage the wedding.

Asked who should have Michael married in “My Best Friend’s Wedding?” Roberts said, “Well, I mean, of course, Jules. But he married Kimmy.”