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  Actors often stretch the truth during auditions to improve their chances of landing a role, a practice that can range from harmless embellishments to more significant fabrications. Here are some notable examples of actors who have admitted to lying during auditions: Examples of Actors Who Have Lied 1. Idris Elba During his audition for  The Wire , Idris Elba was advised to conceal his British accent and pretend to be American, as the show's creator preferred American actors. He maintained this facade until the fourth audition, when he ultimately revealed his true background but still secured the role of Stringer Bell . 2. Mila Kunis At just 14 years old, Mila Kunis lied about her age to land her part in  That '70s Show . She told producers she was older than she actually was, claiming she would soon be 18, which was technically true but misleading at the time . 3. Sadie Sink For her audition for  Stranger Things , Sadie Sink falsely claimed she had skateboarding ex...

In  Dallas Buyers Club  (2013), directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, the film tells the true story of Ron Woodroof, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, a Texas electrician and rodeo cowboy diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1985. Faced with a grim prognosis of just 30 days to live, Ron initially struggles to accept his diagnosis, grappling with the stigma associated with the disease and the prejudice from friends and family who assume he contracted it through homosexual activity. As he begins to research treatment options, Ron learns about the limited effectiveness of the only FDA-approved drug at the time, zidovudine (AZT). After experiencing severe side effects from AZT, he travels to Mexico where he meets Dr. Vass, a disgraced physician who introduces him to alternative treatments that are not yet approved in the U.S .  Inspired by his newfound knowledge and determination to survive, Ron starts smuggling these unapproved drugs back into the United States to sell to other AIDS patients,...