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The 2014 Oscar Nominees Who Didn't Actually Want To Act...

The Oscar Nominees Who Didn't Actually Want To Act...
The Huffington Post UK
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Getting nominated for an Oscar is a pretty big deal in the acting industry. Some people slave away their whole lives trying to get in to the 'biz, let alone getting in the race to bag the big O.

So you might think it's pretty unfair when actors and actresses are nominated for an Oscar, when they never wanted to act in the first place.

Hmph.

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Actors who didn't study acting in college
Bradley Cooper(01 of06)
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Cooper was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in American Hustle. He went to Georgetown University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (credit:AP)
Julia Roberts(02 of06)
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Roberts has been nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress for August: Osage CountyDespite both parents being actors, Roberts wanted to rebel and become a vet. Didn't go too well, evidently... (credit:AP)
Amy Adams(03 of06)
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Amy Adams, nominated for best actress in American Hustle, wanted to be a ballerina but wasn't good enough. Oh, and worked at Hooters and Gap. (credit:AP)
Cate Blanchett(04 of06)
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Oscar nominee actress Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine) studied Economics and Fine Art at university.. Not your standard actress background (credit:PA)
Matthew McConaughey(05 of06)
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Matthew McConaughey (nominated for best actor, Dallas Buyers Club), spent a year on the Rotary exchange programme, campaigning for world peace. (credit:AP)
Judi Dench(06 of06)
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Nominated for best actress in Philomena, Dench trained in set design but luckily decided to follow in her brother's footsteps and take to the stage. (credit:AP)
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