The Professional, but I was too common and healthy-looking," the actress revealed, adding that she was just 12 years old. The role of Matilda ended up going to Natalie Portman, who has spoken ...

Christina Ricci talks about how she lost a major role to Natalie Portman ... In the movie, Portman plays a 12-year-old ...

Natalie Portman’s parents were completely against her playing Mathilda. It was an extremely ... Besson was afforded the time ...

But one role she missed out on was that of Mathilda in the classic 1994 film, Léon: The Professional, losing out to Natalie ...

Christina Ricci opened up about losing her dream role in "Leon the Professional" to Natalie Portman when ... In the movie, 12 ...