10 Actors Who Must Regret Turning Down Major Movie Roles

10. Emily Browning - Bella Swan (Twilight)

Sucker Punch star Emily Browning was author Stephenie Meyer's first choice to play lead Bella Swan in the Twilight movie franchise, but Browning turned the part down as she didn't feel she could commit to a series at the time.

Though Browning claimed several years ago that it was ultimately a good move for her as she wouldn't have been able to deal with the stress of the Twilight fandom and press tour, considering that she's starred in very few critically and commercially successful films since the franchise began, she may really be wishing she'd taken the gigantic payday instead.

After all, Kristen Stewart is worth an estimated $70 million today, while Browning is worth "only" $5 million.

Would It Have Worked?: Definitely. The role doesn't require a lot of acting finesse so Browning would've been above the role just as Stewart was, but she's got the looks and timid quality that Bella needs.