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Laura Dern Reveals 150 Role Rejections Due to Height

2/7/2026

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Laura Dern, the actress, 58, said her height led to about 150 role rejections.
She discussed this during interviews promoting her film Is This Thing On?
Dern appreciates working with co-star Will Arnett because they share the same height.
Dern stars in Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, whose second season wrapped in January.
Carol Burnett discussed Palm Royale's future, indicating new characters may be needed for a third season.

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Laura Dern, the actress, 58, said her height led to about 150 role rejections.
She discussed this during interviews promoting her film Is This Thing On?
Dern appreciates working with co-star Will Arnett because they share the same height.
Dern stars in Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, whose second season wrapped in January.
Carol Burnett discussed Palm Royale's future, indicating new characters may be needed for a third season.