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Who was the first choice for role of Daphne in Some Like It Hot?

The first choice for the role of Daphne in *Some Like It Hot* was Marilyn Monroe.

However, Marilyn Monroe had a lot of personal problems at the time, and she was often unreliable on set. This led to her being replaced by Tony Curtis, who was then replaced by Jack Lemmon.

The role of Daphne was eventually given to Marilyn Monroe, but she had to agree to several conditions, including a $100,000 salary and the right to approve her own wardrobe.

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