Janet Jackson Reveals Why She Passed On Storm Role In X-MEN

Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, singer and actor Janet Jackson shared that she almost portrayed Storm in the X-Men films. While discussing roles they were close to getting, Jackson said “Halle Berry played Storm. But I couldn’t, because I was just embarking on the Janet tour.”

Angela Bassett and Mariah Carey were also said to be in talks for the role before it reached Berry, who played the character across four films (so far).

Source: The Drew Barrymore Show, Entertainment Tonight

Music icon Janet Jackson tells Drew Barrymore Show (via Entertainment Tonight) that she passed on the role of Storm in #XMen, which later went to Halle Berry. pic.twitter.com/q3eSZL6JXX

— X-Men Films / the SUPER (@XMenFilms) April 26, 2024

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Janet Jackson reveals which movie role she *almost* played. Tune in this FRIDAY for more!#JanetJackson #love #mood #fanpage pic.twitter.com/MPeoWgS2O7

— Janet Journey (@janetjourney) April 25, 2024

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