Kate Hudson

<b>Almost not famous</b><br> <br> Initially, Kate was cast as Patrick Fugit's stewardess sister in “Almost Famous”; Sarah Polley was supposed to play Penny Lane. When Sarah backed out, Kate asked if she could read for Penny. She won the role and Zooey Deschanel was cast as the stewardess.

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Almost not famous

Initially, Kate was cast as Patrick Fugit's stewardess sister in “Almost Famous”; Sarah Polley was supposed to play Penny Lane. When Sarah backed out, Kate asked if she could read for Penny. She won the role and Zooey Deschanel was cast as the stewardess.

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