Oscars 2013
Oscar Nominees: Meet My Acting Inspiration
From classic movie musicals to tough-guy stars, slide to see what fired up Anne Hathaway, Bradley Cooper and more to head to Hollywood
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Updated: Tuesday Feb 12, 2013 | 03:40 PM EST
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ANNE HATHAWAY
Best Supporting Actress nominee, Les Misérables
The Brooklyn-born actress, who has appeared in more than two dozen films, discovered her passion for performing as a teen while watching Cate Blanchett's Oscar-nominated portrayal of the queen in Elizabeth. "She was so powerful," says Hathaway, "she was death-defying."
