Washington, April 26 -- Actors Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore are reflecting on their acting careers and opening up on why they passed on certain films, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The singer appeared on the recent episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show', and in a teaser clip, Jackson revealed which iconic superhero she nearly played.

After being asked whether she intended to feature in The Matrix, to which she replied, "No," Jackson went on to say that she couldn't recall the film's name but knew who got the job after she declined.

"It was ... this is horrible," the Good Times alum said. "I can't remember the film, but Halle Berry played Storm." Barrymore exclaimed in response, "X-Men?"

"I couldn't because I was just embarkin...