Keira Knightley reveals that director Joe Wright initially rejected her for Pride and Prejudice because he considered her 'too pretty' for Elizabeth Bennet — a character defined by wit and spirit rather than conventional glamour. The paradox: the very quality that makes someone a marketable star can make directors question their range. Wright only changed his mind after meeting her in person and realising she could embody the role.
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