Academy Awards 2008

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JULIE CHRISTIE photo | Julie Christie

JULIE CHRISTIE

Away from Her
Oscar History: Four nominations, one win (for Darling in 1965).
2008 Scorecard: The four-time nominee won at the National Board of Review, SAG and Critic's Choice awards.
Before She Hit Oscar: Born in India and raised in England, Christie was expelled from her Catholic secondary school for telling a rude joke.
Out of the Spotlight: "I think celebrity is the curse of modern life," Christie, 66, told The Observer. "And I don't like being part of something dirty."

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PUBLISHED: MONDAY FEBRUARY 04, 2008 06:00 AM EST

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