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Frida (2002) More at IMDbPro »

• Madonna, who is a fan of Frida and owns some of her work, was reportedly keen to play the role.
  
  
• Edward Norton did an uncredited rewrite of the script.
  
  
• Salma Hayek did some of the paintings in the movie.
  
  
• The whole film was digitally color corrected at 2K resolution.
  
  
• Laura San Giacomo was originally set to play Frida but was dropped when fans objected to a non-Mexican playing the role of Frida
  
  
• Frida Kahlo's niece was so impressed with the film that she gave Salma Hayek one of Kahlo's necklaces.
  
  
• Opening film of the 2002 Venice Film Festival.
  
  
• Alfred Molina gained 50 lbs (23 kg) for his role as Diego Rivera.
  
  
• Jennifer Lopez was very interested in playing the part of Frida, but ultimately failed to get the role.
  
  

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