Considers herself to be a Feminist and tries to steer clear of the "stereotypical roles for teenage girls" because she finds them to be "sexist"   Likes coats with hoods   Was bitten on the toe by a rabbit when she was about three   Shares the birthday with actors Alan Rickman, Kelsey Grammar, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mélanie Laurent, Jack Coleman, Corbin Bleu and Scout Taylor-Compton   After filming the movie “Marion Bridge” (2003) she realized acting is what she wanted to do for the rest of her life   Played football in the position of right wing / midfield in the women team of Halifax in her youth   Her soccer nickname was “Peeps”   Got her nickname "The Tiny Canadian" from her roommates in New York City   Is good friends with her “X-Men: The Last Stand” co-star Ben Foster   Had to wear hair extensions for “X-Men: The Last Stand” as she had shaved her head bald for her role in the previous movie “Mouth to Mouth”   Third actress to play Kitty Pryde / Shadowcat, replacing Katie Stuart from X2, who replaced Sumela Kay from X1   She originally turned down the role of Kitty Pryde in “X-Men: The Last Stand” until director Brett Ratner personally contacted her and talked her into it   Attended Vaughan Road Academy (VRA) in Toronto in the Interact program for 2 years and was classmate with actor and close friend Mark Rendall   After attending three different high schools, she graduated from the Shambhala School in Halifax, though she only attended Shambhala for Grade 12   Is friends with Olivia Thirlby, who was her co-star in “Juno”   Was in the play "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in 5th grade and played Charlie   Considers Patti Smith her role model and Kate Winslet her favorite actress   Ranked #1 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch "future stars of tomorrow" Along with Kellan Rhude   As of 2008 she is the fifth youngest actress to receive a Best Actress Academy Award nomination at the age of 20 years and 335 days after receiving a nomination for her performance in “Juno” (2007). The younger actresses are Keira Knightley, aged 20 years and 311 days, for her role in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Isabelle Adjani, aged 20 years and 235 days, for her role in Histoire d'Adèle H., L' (1975), and Keisha Castle-Hughes, aged 13 years and 309 days, for her role in Whale Rider (2002)   Before his death in January 2008, Ellen had discussed with Heath Ledger the idea of starring in his directorial debut, “The Queen's Gambit”.   Was the first choice for Christine in Sam Raimi’s 'Drag Me to Hell'(2009), but was forced to pass due to scheduling difficulties. That part later went to Alison Lohman   Supported the US Campaign for Burma in May 2008, calling for an end to the military dictatorship in this country   Gives her voice to pop teen singer “Alaska Nebraska” in the 20th season of The Simpsons   Has a cocktail (mixed by Skyy Vodka) named after her. The so-called ”The Page Pucker” is a simple pink grapefruit juice and vodka combo, topped with a raspberry   In fall 2008 she participated in permaculture projects at Lost Valley Educational Center in Dexter, Oregon   Served as a spokesperson in a series of ads for Cisco Systems   Supported CTV’s “London 2012 BELIEVE Campaign”   Made a guest appearance as Lindsey in an episode of the American animated sitcom "Family Guy”   Supported Kate Winslet's coffee-table book "The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism," which raises awareness of the illness

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