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With film, so much is in the director's hands. Once something is cut together - unless you're in the editing room - you don't really remember what the alternatives are.

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