Christina Ricci Lost ‘Leon The Professional’ Role to Natalie Portman for Looking Too ‘Common’ and ‘Healthy’ | Video

“What a time to be 12,” the “Yellowjackets” actress jokes to co-star Melanie Lynskey on “Hot Ones Versus”

Christina Ricci on "Hot Ones Versus" (Credit: First We Feast/YouTube)
Christina Ricci on "Hot Ones Versus" (Credit: First We Feast/YouTube)

Christina Ricci opened up about losing her dream role in “Leon the Professional” to Natalie Portman when she was a child — the reason being she was too “common” and “healthy-looking.”

The “Yellowjackets” actress shared the experience during a game of “Hot Ones Versus” with co-star Melanie Lynskey on First We Feast’s Youtube show on Tuesday. The pair faced off in a series of challenges with the staple hot questions and even hotter wings. During the final round of the segment Ricci was asked to dish on a role she had missed out on.

“What’s the part you are most upset about losing?” Lynskey asked Ricci.

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