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“I guess it's one thing to play a character and relate to a character, and it's a lot closer to me than people might think. They are obviously watching a person with another name. But when they are listening to my music, it's way more me and my story and my words . . . that is the main difference in that.”

Quote by Hailee Steinfeld

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Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld, born on December 11, 1996, is an American actress. She gained widespread acclaim for her role as Hiro Hamada in the film 'Big Hero 6', for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also been praised for her performances in television series such as 'Hannibal' and 'American Crime Story'. more

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