Brittany Snow's Psychic Prediction: How She Secured Her Role in Hairspray

Brittany Snow's Psychic Prediction: How She Secured Her Role in Hairspray

Brittany Snow almost missed the opportunity to play Amber Von Tussle in the 2007 musical film adaptation of Hairspray. Despite a disappointing first audition, Snow was determined to secure the role after recalling a psychic's prediction about her future. The actress admitted to struggling during her initial audition, particularly in the singing aspect, but excelled in dancing, a crucial skill for the character of Amber. Snow's motivation to pursue the role intensified when she learned that Michelle Pfeiffer had been cast as Velma Von Tussle, Amber's mother, making it a potentially iconic pairing. This realization prompted Snow to contact the director, Adam Shankman, and request a second chance, citing the psychic's prediction as a sign. Shankman, intrigued by the unusual story, granted Snow another audition opportunity, which she seized and ultimately secured the role. Snow humorously attributed her success to the advice of going to a psychic when in doubt.