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Seth Rogen's Cringe-Worthy Gigli Audition Almost Ruined Career

6/21/2025

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Seth Rogen shared a hilarious yet cringe-worthy memory of auditioning for the infamous 2003 film Gigli on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He breathed a sigh of relief that his audition tapes remain hidden, admitting the poorly written role could have derailed his career. Gigli, featuring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, is remembered as a major box office flop.

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Seth Rogen shared a hilarious yet cringe-worthy memory of auditioning for the infamous 2003 film Gigli on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He breathed a sigh of relief that his audition tapes remain hidden, admitting the poorly written role could have derailed his career. Gigli, featuring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, is remembered as a major box office flop.