Leelee Sobieski was born on June 10, 1983, in New York City — a child star who once seemed destined to rule Hollywood. She was discovered by a talent scout at just 11 years old, and by her teens, she was working alongside legends like Tom Cruise and Drew Barrymore. Her breakthrough came in Joan of Arc (1999), earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. But behind the fame, Leelee faced crushing pressure. Hollywood wanted her to fit an image she never believed in — she was too intelligent, too pri

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