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7. Anna Paquin

The True Blood actress was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but moved to New Zealand with her family when she was only four. Growing up, Paquin was interested in music and athletics, but never much in acting. As a teenager, Paquin was noticed by local agents and cast in small roles. She went on to star in films like Almost Famous, Fly Away Home and Amistad. She also won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 1993’s The Piano. Paquin’s break-out role came when she portrayed Rogue in the Marvel Comics movie X-Men in 2000.

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