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I went through voice coaching. I was absolutely terrified. I thought my knees were going to buckle, and the first couple of takes I sounded like a pubescent boy. I didn't realise I was going to have to do it live.

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Keira Knightley
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: March 26
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