7 Actors Who Could Have Starred in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Instead of Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie (Including Another Famous Ex)
justjared.comTwenty years ago, Mr. & Mrs. Smith introduced us to the cultural phenomenon that came to be known as Brangelina by pairing Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in a steamy and action-packed romance.
The movie and their high-profile relationship left a lasting impression. However, the former couple very nearly didn’t share the screen. Brad and Angelina met and fell in love while playing a husband and wife who work as assassins for opposing agencies in the project. Brad and Angelina‘s interpretation of Jane and John Smith sizzle so hotly on screen that they sparked romance rumors while filming.
Of course, they wound up dating and eventually getting married (and divorced) in the years that followed. While the movie is famous for introducing us to the couple, it turns out that they almost weren’t paired up in it.
In fact, Brad was first tied to the movie with another popular actress. However, she had to back out, which led to him also briefly departing the project.
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