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The new, new wave of young actresses

First it was Ellen Page, whose role in 2007's "Juno" stoked a craving for young, hip, mostly dark-haired actresses with outsider appeal and an indie-rock sensibility. In rapid succession came Kat Dennings in "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," Kristen Stewart in "Twilight" and "Adventureland," and Emma Roberts in "Lymelife."

Next up: Carey Mulligan, the all-butunknown British star of "An...

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