Jennifer Aniston, famous for her role in Friends, was considered for the lead role of Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction by Quentin Tarantino. However, she had to decline due to her commitment to Friends. This missed opportunity could have been a significant career boost for her at the time. Julia Louis-Dreyfus was also considered for the role but declined due to her busy schedule with Seinfeld. Ultimately, Uma Thurman played the iconic role.