Bet You Didn’t Know: Secrets Behind The Making Of “Claudine”

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Diana or Diahann?

Originally, the role was not going to go to Diahann Carroll. Instead, it was created with veteran actress Diana Sands in mind. Sands who had starred in A Raisin in the Sun was a two time Emmy and Tony award nominee. But after filming had started, Sands found herself battling cancer. James Earl Jones, who plays Claudine’s love interest in the film, realized she was sick when she winced in a pain during one of their love scenes. Once she admitted that she couldn’t proceed with the film, she insisted that Diahann Carroll step in and take over.

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