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Elvis Presley Turned Down Barbra Streisand's 'A Star Is Born'

Devastating Real Reason Revealed

Elvis Presley was offered the lead male role in Barbra Streisand's 1976 film, "A Star Is Born."

Though her old friend Neil Diamond was briefly considered for the role, Streisand and Kris Kristofferson ultimately meshed well on screen. However, it has recently been revealed that Elvis Presley was actually offered the role but turned it down.

The reason for Presley's refusal is said to be devastating. According to sources close to the singer, he was deeply affected by the tragic death of his friend and mentor, Red West, just a few months before filming was scheduled to begin. West had been a major influence in Presley's life and career, and his loss left Presley in a state of grief and mourning.

Presley's decision to turn down the role ultimately proved to be a missed opportunity. "A Star Is Born" was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to revive Streisand's career. Presley, on the other hand, continued to struggle with personal and professional problems, and his career never fully recovered.

It is a sad reminder of the devastating impact that grief and loss can have on our lives. Elvis Presley was a talented singer and actor, but he was also a deeply human being. His decision to turn down "A Star Is Born" was a reflection of the pain and sorrow that he was experiencing at the time.