Knightley got drunk for 'My Fair Lady' audition

Keira Knightley won her lead part in the forthcoming 'My Fair Lady' remake by arriving at the audition drunk.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2008 - 19:45

Keira Knightley won her lead part in the forthcoming 'My Fair Lady' remake by arriving at the audition drunk.

The British actress was so anxious about meeting theatre impresario Cameron Mackintosh to try out for the part, she turned to alcohol to calm her nerves.

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