My very first audition was on the lot of Paramount, and I was put on tape and it was very nerve-racking. I think it was about 15 pages.
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When Hailee Steinfeld first auditioned for a role, it was at the Paramount studio. She had to perform a long script, about 15 pages, and it made her very nervous. The audition was recorded on tape, which added to the pressure she felt. Even though it was her first time, Steinfeld pushed through her nerves and gave it her best effort.
About Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer who had her breakthrough with the 2010 film True Grit, earning her Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. She has since starred in popular franchises like Pitch Perfect and The Edge of Seventeen, and voiced characters in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and the Netflix series Arcane. Steinfeld has also established herself as a successful singer, releasing several hit singles and EPs.
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