The article discusses how actors and musicians, while being expert storytellers, sometimes fabricate personal details such as their height, age, or origins. It highlights 19 celebrities who have made such claims, including Nicholas Braun, who downplayed his height for audition purposes, Idris Elba, who pretended to be American for a role in The Wire, and Laverne Cox, who lied about her age for various reasons. These instances underscore a recurring theme of identity manipulation in the entertainment industry as individuals navigate their careers and public perceptions.
"6'7" is the real number. I used to make it shorter because most people hear 6'7" or even 6'6" and, I think, are a little spooked by it."
"This is about Baltimore. I don't wanna see no non-Americans for any of these roles. I need people that can really relate to the story I'm trying to tell here."
"Oh, if I'm too old, I'll just be 22." After a few years, though, she didn't want to lie about her age anymore.
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