Naturally, everyone in Hollywood these days is still shaken over last week’s tragic death of Heath Ledger. Few, however, had been in touch with the actor recently quite like “Juno” star Ellen Page, who had been in talks to star in Heath’s intended directorial debut, “The Queen’s Gambit.”

“It was talked about,” the Oscar-nominated actress said of her possibly taking the lead role in an adaptation of the novel about an orphan who becomes a chess prodigy. “But, you know,” she sighed, shaking her head, “obviously, that’s not the [most important thing right now].”
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She may be the toast of Hollywood, winning Oscar and Bafta nominations for her portrayal of a pregnant teenager, but Ellen Page also won over her co-stars in Juno.

“She’s just a beautiful and incredible actress,” said Jennifer Garner.

“The minute we started rehearsal, I thought, who are you, and where did you come from, and how did Jason find you? She’s gonna blow people out of the water. She’s going to be a very important actress.”

Allison Janney, who plays Juno‘s stepmum, had the highest compliment for Ellen.

“She reminds me of a young Audrey Hepburn,” she gushes. “There is something beautifully feminine about her and yet she’s playing this incredibly tough, cool character. She’s fearless. I’ve just been so impressed with her and I adore her. She’s amazing.”
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She may be described as Hollywood’s next rising star, but Oscar nominee Ellen Page isn’t interested in being a celebrity.

“I don’t want that,” insists Ellen, who is up for a Best Actress Academy Award for Juno.

“I think if you want it and you want to live that way, you can. And you can also choose to totally not live that way. I’m from Nova Scotia. I don’t know, it’s just not me. And I think you can avoid it.”
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Patti Smith talksa bout Ellen Must be a dream come true for her!

Those who’ve seen “Juno” know that the iconic movie teen is wise beyond her years. Now, one source of that wisdom is eager to return the love.

“I was honored by that,” grinned legendary punk rocker Patti Smith at Sundance Monday, discussing a shout-out to her in the hit film. “It makes me really happy; I get really excited when I walk on stage and see teenagers and people in their twenties.”
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