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I think I was born an artist. But the key is that I have a mom that encouraged and supported my artistic side. She still has the stick-figure drawings framed.

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