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John Stamos Almost Played the Grinch — But Was Allergic to the Prosthetics

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Hollywood icon John Stamos narrowly missed playing the Grinch in Ron Howard's holiday classic, thanks to an unexpected allergy that left him green with envy.
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  • Stamos was tapped to don the Grinch's iconic green prosthetics, but had to bow out after an allergic reaction made the makeup nearly unwearable.
  • Jim Carrey ultimately landed the role and delivered an iconic performance, cementing the Grinch as one of his most memorable characters and the film as a beloved holiday staple.
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John Stamos, Ron Howard, Jim Carrey, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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