Selma Blair had starred in a lot of teen movies in the beginning of her career and the actress says the pressure to play younger on-screen forced her to lie about her age in real life. The 43-year-old 'Cruel Intentions' star said she had to adapt a more youthful persona off-screen as well, said The Hollywood Reporter.
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