Elizabeth Hurley’s career could have taken a very different turn if not for one surprising rejection. 

The actress and model, 59, was almost cast as Cassandra in the hit TV show Only Fools and Horses, but was reportedly turned down for being ‘too glamorous.’

In a Channel 5 documentary Only Fools and Horses: Secrets and Scandals, it was revealed that Elizabeth had auditioned for the role of Cassandra Parry, Rodney Trotter’s love interest. 

But producers thought she was just too good-looking for the Trotter family’s dynamic and instead, the role went to Gwyneth Strong, who debuted as Cassandra in 1989 and continued until 2003.

Talking to The Mirror the documentary’s author, Mike Jones, explained why Liz had not landed the part on the British sitcom, saying: ‘She auditioned for the role and it was felt that perhaps she was probably a little too glamorous for…how can I say it diplomatically? Our lanky Trotter brother.’

Elizabeth Hurley’s career could have taken a very different turn as she almost landed the role of Cassandra in Only Fools in Horses 

According to a Channel 5 documentary  the actress was reportedly turned down for being ‘too glamorous’ and instead it went to Gwyneth Strong (pictured), who debuted as Cassandra in 1989 until 2003

Despite missing out on the prime time spot, Elizabeth’s career has flourished. 

She starred in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, and led the E! drama The Royals from 2015 to 2018. 

The revelation came as Elizabeth shared a throwback with fellow actress Patsy Kensit, celebrating their 35-year friendship. 

The post, featured photos from their 1989 film, Kill Cruise alongside a recent snap at an Estee Lauder event and showed how their bond has stood the test of time. 

In the film picture, both women put on very leggy displays with Elizabeth in a skimpy white dress and Patsy in a peach coloured number that finished at the top of her thigh. 

The firm friends beamed for the camera in the picture captioned 2024 with Elizabeth in a baby pink top with floral detail and Patsy in all back. 

Both women wore glamorous palettes of makeup and left their long locks fall freely over their shoulders. 

Sharing the picture to Instagram, Liz captioned: ’35 years of friendship with @patsykensit. First pic is the day we met, and second pic is a few days ago.’

The revelation comes after Elizabeth shared a throwback picture with fellow actress Patsy Kensit, celebrating their 35-year friendship

Fans flocked to the comment section gushing over the how the pair looked with Patsy adding her own sweet comment, calling herself ‘Aunt Ratticus’ to Liz’s son, Damian

Both women put on very leggy displays with Elizabeth in a skimpy white dress and Patsy in a peach coloured number that finished at the top of her thigh

The pair starred in the film Kill Cruise in the 80s which saw a drunken sailor agree to ferry the two British women from Gibraltar to the West Indies but the journey did not turn out to be smooth sailing

Patsy added her own sweet comment, calling herself ‘Aunt Ratticus’ to Liz’s son, Damian. 

She penned: Oh my darling fifi I love you so much and love being aunt ratticus to beautiful Damian …. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 

Damian, who Elizabeth is fiercely close to commented underneath saying: Love my Aunt Ratticus❣️❣️❣️❣️

Fans also took to the comment section to gush over the two friends saying: ‘absolute stunners ❤️❤️’

‘You both are gorgeous. Then and now!! ❤️’…’Both Still Gorgeous after all those years.’

Another joked: What is the potion and where do they stock it

Kill Cruise saw the duo play two Brits who found themselves caught in a disastrous sea voyage.