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Jennifer Lawrence has a career full of high-profile roles, winning multiple awards and worldwide recognition for her talents ... but folks on the internet apparently didn't think she had the right looks to play Sharon Tate.

The actress talked about it on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast earlier this week and claimed she missed out on playing Tate in the Quentin Tarantino-directed film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" because she got trashed online for her looks.

When host Josh Horowitz doubted her claim, Lawrence said she'd "been telling the story for so long that way, I believe it." FYI ... Margot Robbie played Tate in the flick, and she was nominated for a BAFTA.

Jennifer acknowledged the possibility of never having been considered for the role, and said, "The internet just went out of its way to call me ugly" while the part was being cast.

Lawrence added she'd turned down a part in Tarantino's 2015 movie "The Hateful Eight," which she regretted ... hey, he's reportedly still got one more movie in him, so there's still time!

Anyway ... Tate's sister Debra Tate spoke to us in 2017 and told us she would cast Margot over Jennifer, mostly because the latter didn't measure up to her standards ... she actually knew Sharon, so her opinion carries a bit more weight.

Lots of folks apparently didn't listen when Mickey Rourke disavowed a GoFundMe for him ... 'cause still more than $100,000 was raised ... and now the actor says he's actively trying to get folks their money back.

Mickey took to Instagram Thursday to sound off on the crowdfunding "scam" ... he says his attorney is doing everything in his power to make sure everyone who donated gets refunded.

In fact, Mickey says there is $90,000 that still needs to be refunded.

Big changes are underway at Lucasfilm ... because studio president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after nearly 14 years ... and George Lucas protege, Dave Filoni, is stepping up as the creative leader.

Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Studios announced the leadership changes Thursday ... revealing Lynwen Brennan as the new co-president.

Filoni -- who worked with George on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and helped Jon Favreau launch "The Mandalorian" -- will serve as President and Chief Content Officer.

Kathleen's exit isn't a huge shock ... it had long been expected in Hollywood.

It’s officially Teyana Taylor’s world and we’re all just living in it ... especially 'cause her star is ridin' high after her massive Golden Globes win -- which she’s breaking it down for us!

TMZ caught up with the freshly crowned award winner Thursday at Rockefeller Plaza in NYC, where she opened up about the night that broke the internet ... starting with that viral hangout sesh with Julia Roberts.

You’ve gotta see the clip, because the "One Battle After Another" star spills exactly what the two were chatting about in that blink-and-you-missed-it moment.

Shorts, shades and a tank are locked in ... Sophie Turner is fully primed to step into Lara Croft’s boots, and the first look shows she’s ready to dominate the role of the video game icon!

The "Game of Thrones" alum is channeling peak globe-trotting archaeologist energy in the first photo from Prime Video’s "Tomb Raider" reboot -- braided ponytail, backpack strapped on, and yes ... gun in hand.

The first-look snap also confirms cameras are officially rolling on Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s live-action "Tomb Raider" series ... and based on the look alone, Sophie feels like a dead-on fit.

"Sinners" writer and director Ryan Coogler turned a night of celebration into heavy reflection ... getting visibly choked up as he called attention to the killing of Renee Nicole Good on a Minneapolis street by an ICE agent last week.

During the National Board of Review Awards gala in NYC Tuesday night, Ryan -- accepting his win for Best Original Screenplay -- didn’t mince words. He explained he was distracted, as his heart wasn’t in New York at all ... it was in Minnesota, where tensions have exploded since Renee was shot and killed last Wednesday.

Fresh off her Golden Globe win for best supporting actress, Teyana Taylor wasted no time celebrating her next hit movie, "The Rip" -- with none other than her costars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck!

TMZ obtained exclusive video of "The Rip" after-party at The Glasshouse in NYC following the film's premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Tuesday night.

As you can see, Teyana first chats with Ben off to the side, and they seem totally at ease with each other. In fact, at the end of their discussion, Ben gives Teyana a little hug and a pat on the back.

Then Teyana has a convo with Matt, and their unmistakable chemistry is on full display. During their exchange, the two are chuckling and give each other a big embrace before going their separate ways.

1/13 -- 10:22 AM PT -- The arraignment has been continued and will now take place on February 6.

"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern has just been hit with a criminal charge in California for allegedly trying to hire a hooker.

A rep for the Ventura County District Attorney tells TMZ ... prosecutors just charged the actor with soliciting prostitution.

We're told Daniel's arraignment is set for Tuesday morning ... but it sounds like prosecutors aren't expecting him to be there. Instead, we're told Daniel's attorney could appear for him.

"Sinners" star Miles Caton is riding high -- telling us the horror hit’s box office heat and awards buzz have been blessings across the board ... especially in his DMs!

We caught up with the actor outside 'Kimmel!' on Monday, and he tells us he’s beyond hyped the movie’s getting its flowers ... and yeah, he’s feeling the love too, with his socials officially popping off the hook.

He also weighs in on whether he’s surprised the flick didn’t rack up even more trophies, despite the film already snagging two Golden Globes ... and trust us, his response is worth the watch.

Teyana Taylor's in the middle of awards season glory, but she already knows which "Pretty Woman" she wants to work with next ... telling us Julia Roberts is at the top of her list!

We caught up with the actress at LAX Monday -- fresh off winning the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture -- and we had to know who Taylor dreams of sharing the screen with next.

Taylor immediately names Roberts -- who received a standing ovation while presenting at this year's ceremony -- clapping her hands giddily when reminded of meeting the star.

Colleen Hoover is opening up more about her battle with cancer ... revealing that she's receiving radiation treatment.

The author and producer of "It Ends with Us" posted an update on her Instagram Story about her cancer fight, saying she completed her "second to last day of radiation." She also joked about blaming her hair and facial expressions on the doctors treating her ... but "they've been great." She highly recommended them for anyone in her position.

Last month, Hoover first announced on Facebook that she had been diagnosed with cancer, although she did not specify the type. She added she would need radiation therapy, but not chemo.

Federal authorities are now involved in the Timothy Busfield child sex abuse case ... TMZ has learned.

A spokesperson for the Albuquerque Police Department tells TMZ ... the U.S. Marshals Service is assisting APD as officers work to locate Busfield and take him into custody in connection with the allegations.

Bam Margera says he won't film any new stunts for a new 'Jackass' movie ... and even though he squashed his beef enough to get in the new flick, he's still pissed at Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine.

We got Bam at the Dream Hotel in Hollywood on Monday, and our photog asked him about signing a deal where some of his never-before-seen stunts get featured in the new 'Jackass' movie.

Bam takes us down memory lane and explains why his appearance is going to be limited to old content that's never seen the light of day ... safe to say there are still a lot of wounds there.

Hollywood’s biggest stars were ready to party after the Golden Globes ... flocking to some of L.A.’s hottest spots to keep the night going.

A-listers packed into Netflix’s bash at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago -- while others opted for the iconic Chateau Marmont ... and it was truly a who’s who.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were seen cozying up to Netflix boss Ted Sarandos for a flick ... while Robin Wright, Keri Russell, and Oscar Isaac also made sure to stay close to the head honcho.

Young Hollywood was also out in full force ... with Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth seen enjoying each other’s company.

Internet, you did your thing! Just moments after Nikki Glaser teased Leonardo DiCaprio about an old Teen Beat interview, the real one resurfaced online ... and it is adorable!

ICYMI ... while hosting the Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Nikki teased Leo about his penchant for women in their 20s, saying he had accomplished so much in his career all before his girlfriend turned 30.

Nikki admitted the subject matter had been well-visited ... but she argued, "We don't know anything else about you, man. I'm serious. I looked."

She added ... "The most in-depth interview you've ever given was in Teen Beat Magazine in 1991. Is your favorite food still 'pasta, pasta, and more pasta'? ... Look it up, that's real!"

Fans did look it up ... and it is real!

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards kicked off with a bang Sunday ... and let’s be real, you’d be lying if you didn’t want to be a fly on the wall at these star-studded table hangs!

Take a quick scroll through our gallery of the best moments inside the ceremony ... the laughs were flowing nonstop at the tables, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco and plenty more in full party mode.

There were plenty of side convos popping off too ... including Jacob Elordi turning on the charm with Miley Cyrus and Ana de Armas ... as the ultimate cool-kid table -- featuring Odessa A’zion, Kylie Jenner, and Timothee Chalamet -- held court all night.