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Keira Knightley - 'Colette'
Sep 17, 2018
Keira Knightley opens up about overcoming dyslexia, sudden celebrity breakdown, and her love for period roles. She discusses her journey from child actor to global star, navigating career challenges, and embracing strong female characters in historical settings like 'Colette'.
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- Acting helped Knightley overcome dyslexia and led her to pursue academic success.
- Sudden celebrity fame caused Knightley to have a mental breakdown, challenging her well-being.
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Early Introduction to Acting
Kiera Knightley shares how her parents, who were artists, influenced her love for acting from a young age. Her mother, a writer, was pivotal in allowing Knightley to pursue acting by incentivizing her academic performance. Knightley reveals her early struggle with dyslexia and how her teacher's encouragement led her to pursue acting as a carrot for academic success.
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