Casting director Jen Rudin has revealed in her book 'Confessions of a Casting Director' that Beyonce refused to audition for 'Princess and the Frog', which helped her miss out on the Disney film.
Rudin said that the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker expected an offer, but wouldn't audition and so she didn't get one, the New York Post reported.
She added that Tyra Banks, Jennifer Hudson wanted the role, whereas Alicia Keys auditioned three times, but the role finally went to Anika Noni Rose, who was the most qualified of all.
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