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You may know that Josh Hutcherson became super famous when he was chosen to play Peeta in The Hunger Games movies. But did you know that Josh: • bakes an awesome apple pie? • joined forces with Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth to jokingly support Team Haymitch"? • felt a deeper connection with the character of Peeta than with any other role he's played? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about...
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You may know that Emma Watson rose to fame playing Hermione in the beloved Harry Potter films. But did you know that she: • is supersmart and studied at Brown University? • was so nervous about playing Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower that she emailed the director to tell him he could do better? • designs her own line of clothing for People Tree, a company that's known for paying its workers a fair wage? Want to know more about the life...
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You may know that Liam Hemsworth stars as good-looking tough guy Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Liam: • once dressed as a table tennis player for Halloween, complete with white "short shorts"? • couldn't stop laughing the first time he saw a squirrel-a type of animal they don't have in his home country of Australia? • is absolutely crazy about Vegemite, a veggie paste that Aussies spread on crackers? Want to...
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You may know that Nicholas Hoult commands the big screen as Beast in X-Men. But did you know that he: • is a huge admirer of Muhammad Ali and sleeps underneath a poster of the boxing legend? • fell in love with acting at the age of three when he went to see his brother in a play? • calls reading his sisters' magazines his favorite guilty pleasure? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Nicholas's...
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You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her own websites for fun? • is a natural blonde who only started getting roles after she dyed her hair brown? • has a tattoo with a very special backstory? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood,...
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You probably know Bella Thorne as the dynamic, multitalented CeCe Jones on the TV show Shake It Up. But did you know that she: • is real-life BFFs with her costar, Zendaya? • had no dancing experience before her audition for Shake It Up? • speaks out against bullying and volunteers at soup kitchens and animal humane societies in her spare time? Want to know more about the life of this awesome celeb? Read on to learn all about Bella's family,...
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You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves playing the guitar and writing music? • prefers low-key jeans and sneakers to glamorous outfits? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Maia's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
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You may know that Little Mix became instantly popular after winning The X Factor. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one other until they met on the TV show? • had one fan chase their tour bus for two hundred blocks? • has the highest-charting debut album for a British girl group in America? Want to know more about this talented pop group? Read on to learn all about Little Mix's life before stardom, breakthrough performances, passions,...
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You may know that Booboo Stewart made a name for himself playing Seth Clearwater in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Booboo: • completed high school early and took part in GATE, a program for gifted students? • was obsessed with yo-yos as a kid and mastered all kinds of awesome tricks? • loves to do charity work for organizations such as the Los Angeles Mission and the Muscular Dystrophy Association? Want to know more about the...
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You may know that Ross Lynch rose to fame after starring in the hit Disney TV show Austin & Ally. But did you know that he: • had a close encounter with a shark while snorkeling? • acted in about twenty national commercials? • is the front man in the band R5, in which he plays with three of his siblings and his best friend? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ross's life before stardom, breakthrough performances,...
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You may know that Rebel Wilson cracks fans up in Pitch Perfect and other hilarious big-screen comedies. But did you know that she: • grew up traveling to dog shows every weekend with her parents, who worked as professional dog handlers? • was really shy as a teen and took acting classes to help build up her confidence? • earned a law degree and could practice law if she weren't already working as an actress? Want to know more about the life...
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You may know that Jaden Smith has been following in the footsteps of his famous dad, Will Smith, ever since his breakout role in The Pursuit of Happyness. But did you know that Jaden: • is a youth ambassador for Project Zambi, which helps orphaned kids in Africa? • started his own clothing line that's all about being different? • believes in aliens? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Jaden's...
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You may know that Taylor Lautner stole the hearts of many Twihards when he played Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Taylor: • is a karate expert and earned a black belt by age eight? • had never heard of the Twilight Saga before his talent agency snagged him an audition for the films? • adopted a four-footed best friend-a tiny Maltese dog named Roxy? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read...
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You may know that Cody Simpson became an overnight singing sensation when a music producer discovered him on YouTube in 2009. But did you know that he: • is a talented swimmer who once seriously thought about competing in the Olympics? • wrote his very first song when he was just seven? • was bullied for his singing and now supports a national anti-bullying campaign? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn...
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You may know that Selena Gomez starred in Wizards of Waverly Place and rocks the music world in Selena Gomez & the Scene. But did you know that Selena: • got her big break in show business playing Gianna on Barney & Friends? • was named after Latina singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez? • thought she'd blown her screen test with the Disney Channel-only to be offered the chance to become a major Disney star? Want to know more about the life of this...
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