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ANY OTHER ACTRESS WHO COULD PLAY JASMINE?


Cate B deserved the Oscar. She was wonderful. I think Meryl could've played this were she that age. I also thought of another Aussie, Judy Davis. I think she would've nailed it perfectly as well were she that age. I thought of her role in Woody's Husbands and Wives. She plays neurotic great. Probably Kate Winslet, as well. Anyone else?

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Vera Farmiga
If you ever watched Bate's Motel you will see such a similarity between Jasmine and Norma Bates' reactions. She is just as neurotic. Sometimes, almost identical.

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Agree with Vera Farmiga. She's is fantastic as Norma Bates.

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I thought the same thing.

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Tilda Swinton!

I have a huge crush on her right now since I've recently watched "Olny Lovers Left Alive", but I love her ever since "Thumbsucker". Let's remember how great she was on "We Need to Talk about Kevin".
Besides, as I watched "Blue Jasmine" I couldn't stop thinking of her as Jasmine, Cate and Tilda look a bit alike don't you think?


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Yes! I thought a lot of Swinton's performance in We Need to Talk about Kevin while watching this film. Somewhat similar vibe.

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Vera Farmiga or Julianne Moore



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While I thought Cate was perfect for the role, I could see Nicole Kidman or maybe even Chalize Theron.

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No one else. Cate was perfect for the role.

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Michelle Pfeiffer, Naomi Watts or Nicole Kidman would have been excellent as well.

A younger Bette Midler would have been very interesting.

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I agree with MP, NW and NK, but no offense but Bette Midler wasn't "classically beautiful" enough. The role of Jasmine needed to be played by a woman with a sophisticated, classic beauty look.

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Good thoughts here from all. Naomi. Watts was a good one, as well. Another Aussie! Thinking of her in Mulholland Drive. She'd give this a good turn. I do, however, think Cate was perfection.

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A young Barbara Hershey circa Beaches :)

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What a strange question! The movie is made and it would not be the same film with a different actress. The only way you can answer this kind of question is if the lead actress didn't do a good job.

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