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This is an archive article published on May 11, 2010

No rivalry with Katie Holmes over ‘Jacqueline’: Weisz

Rachel Weisz and Katie Holmes are portraying Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in two different projects.

Even as both of them are portraying Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis in two different projects,American actress Rachel Weisz does not think a rivalry will develop between her and Katie Holmes.

“She’s a fantastic actress,she will be fabulous. It’s not a competition. I’m surprised more people haven’t played her so far. It seems strange there hasn’t been many versions. But it’s great she has the opportunity to play her as well,” Weisz said.

The 40-year-old Oscar-winning actress will star in the big-screen drama,to be directed by husband Darren Aronofsky,which chronicles the days immediately following President John F Kennedy’s 1963 assassination,People reported online.

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Holmes,on the other hand will star in the History Channel’s eight-hour miniseries,’The Kennedys’,co-starring Greg Kinnear and due to premiere next year.

“It’s extremely exciting and scary at the same time,she’s American royalty. So there’s some fear,” Weisz said on playing the role and added that “for sure” she will watch Holmes on the small screen.

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