Drew Barrymore and “Whip It ”costar Juliette Lewis reflect on film roles they lost to each other: 'Their mistake!' 09.04.2026

On "The Drew Barrymore Show," actresses Drew Barrymore and Juliette Lewis reminisced about movie roles they lost to each other, highlighting their parallel careers. Lewis shared that she missed out on parts like "Boys on the Side" to Barrymore, while Barrymore revealed she auditioned for Martin Scorsese's "Cape Fear" but felt ill-suited for the role, which ultimately earned Lewis an Oscar nomination. Barrymore also discussed auditioning for "Riding in Cars With Boys," a role Lewis also pursued, with Barrymore jokingly calling it their "mistake." Both actresses acknowledged their mutual respect, with Barrymore praising Lewis's performance in "Natural Born Killers," a film she also auditioned for, recognizing Lewis's unique energy and suitability for the role.
















