Brie Larson - I know that I'm an actor and I guess I could kind of

I know that I'm an actor and I guess I could kind of put on an act, but it takes so much more time to be someone you are not. I feel so much better just being comfortable with myself and hopefully girls will accept that.

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Larson, Brie. "Brie Larson Answers Your Questions." Seventeen, Hearst Magazine Media, 15 May 2005.

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About the Author

Brie Larson

Born: October 1, 1989
Nationality: American
Profession: Actress, Filmmaker

Biography

Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress and filmmaker. Noted for her supporting roles in comedies as a teenager, she has since expanded to leading roles in both independent films and big-budget blockbusters. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.

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