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Ironically, when I hit adolescence, I was approached about modeling and acting all the time. And, for five years, I said, No, I'm not interested. I want a simple life, I don't want to be in the spotlight.
Evangeline Lilly
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Evangeline Lilly
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: August 3
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