Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead has established herself as one of the best actresses in the entertainment industry. She began her acting career in the late 1990s, making appearances in television series such as Touched by an Angel and Promised Land.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead
She gained popularity after she starred in Mike Mitchell’s 2005 movie, Sky High. It was revealed that she was initially selected to play the role of Gwen Stacy in Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). However, it didn’t work out and the role went to Emma Stone.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead turned down a role in The Amazing Spider-Man

Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead got the opportunity to play a crucial role in Marc Webb’s 2012 movie The Amazing Spider-Man, however, she turned down the role due to some personal reasons. The role then went to Emma Stone, who became a worldwide sensation thanks to the role of Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker/Spider-Man’s love interest. Multiple stars auditioned for the role and finally, Stone was selected.

Emma Stone began her acting career in the mid-2000s with small television roles and appeared in films like Superbad (2007) and Zombieland (2009). The actress was already a trending star when she starred in The Amazing Spider-Man, so it only solidified her place in the entertainment industry. She went on to star in many blockbuster hits and also got an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Mia in La La Land (2016).

Mary Elizabeth Winstead began acting in the late 1990s

Mary Elizabeth Winstead in 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
The actress began her acting career in the late 1990s, making appearances in several television series. She then slowly shifted to movies. In 2005, she appeared in three movies, The Ring Two, Checking Out, and Sky High. Sky High gave her overnight fame and she went on to star as the protagonist in Final Destination 3 in 2006.

The actress is known to take on diverse roles. She demonstrated her acting abilities in films like Smashed (2012), for which she received a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award, and Faults (2014). She also starred in hits like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012), 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), and Birds of Prey (2020), where she delivered compelling performances.

Throughout her career, Mary Elizabeth Winstead has established herself as a versatile and talented actress, capable of delivering powerful performances across a wide range of genres. Her dedication to her craft and ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters have made her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Source: IMDb