Amanda Seyfried: 15 Surprising Facts You Never Knew

1. Amanda Seyfried's first job was at an animal shelter.

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She is a skilled whistler and can even whistle with her tongue

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Seyfried is a trained opera singer and used to perform in various stage productions.

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She is a big fan of the TV show "Game of Thrones"

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Seyfried is a huge fan of astrology and has a deep interest in horoscopes and zodiac signs

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She enjoys knitting in her free time and often makes scarves and hats for her friends and family.

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Amanda has a tattoo of the word "minge" on her foot, which means "vagina" in British slang

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She has a fear of mirrors and avoids looking at herself in them whenever possible

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Seyfried was initially hesitant to accept her role in the movie "Mamma Mia!" because she was afraid of singing in front of others

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She is fluent in German and has frequently acted in German-language films

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Amanda is a vegan and has been a vocal advocate for animal rights

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She once dated her "Mamma Mia!" co-star, Dominic Cooper, for several years

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Seyfried is a big fan of the band ABBA, whose music is featured in "Mamma Mia!"

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She is also a talented horseback rider and has competed in equestrian events

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