17 Actors Who Turned Down Career-Changing, Iconic Roles Carey Mulligan has passed on playing Hillary Clinton in "Rodham." What other actors have passed on iconic role? Kathy Le June 13, 2013 @ 12:10 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Carey Mulligan has turned down the role of Hillary Clinton in the upcoming biopic, "Rodham." Read Next Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet: Colman Domingo, Zendaya, Diana Ross and More Look Superfine in Tailored Fashion | Photos Comments