Alternate casting

Initially, Jim Carrey was attached to star in Meet the Parents, and had worked with Spielberg on the story.

However, The Mask actor had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts - allowing Ben Stiller to take the starring role of Greg Focker.

Carrey recounted: “I actually created the Fockers in a creative meeting. But, it was perfect that Ben Stiller did it.

“When I saw it, I went, ‘That’s the way it’s supposed to be done.’”

Meanwhile, Pam Byrnes nearly played by Naomi Watts, though producers reportedly felt she wasn’t “sexy enough” for the role.

As a result, Teri Polo was given the part, and went on to deliver one of her best-known performances in her career.