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I tend to gravitate toward the more powerful roles. As opposed to the doe-eyed girl who bats her eyelashes and runs around in towels, you now what I mean? Because that kind of makes me want to vomit.

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Julia Stiles
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: March 28
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New York City
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