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Australians in Hollywood

Although perceived to be a recent phenomenon, the 'Aussie invasion' of Hollywood can actually be traced as far back as the early 1900s

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Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett, 2002 (printed 2004) Karin Catt. © Karin Catt
Dame Judith Anderson
Dame Judith Anderson, 1962 Don Bachardy. © Don Bachardy
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts, 2003 Peter Brew-Bevan. © Peter Brew-Bevan courtesy of Sue Southam Management
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