To Anne Hathaway’s delight: Rachel McAdams has turned down the role in The Devil Wears Prada three times.

The rejection of McAdams opened the door for Hathaway in the world of big movies, confirming that sometimes fate turns out in the most unexpected way. The movie continues to be an important part of pop culture and is relevant to audiences of all ages, inspiring not only up-and-coming actors, but anyone seeking success in their professional careers.

Interestingly, if McAdams had accepted the offer, perhaps the image of Andrea Sachs would have been very different and the actress herself could have had a completely different career trajectory. But as it is, McAdams’ rejection was a great stroke of luck for Anne Hathaway and her fans.