Meryl Streep made sure she didn't stuff up her acting dreams - by padding out her bra in a bid to land roles.
The double Oscar-winner admits playing the sexy card to catch the eye of casting directors - boosting her assets to increase her chance of film offers.
And her efforts didn't go unnoticed - her fake curves persuaded late movie maker Sydney Pollack to cast her in critically acclaimed Out of Africa.
She explains, "I have cheated to get a part. The first time I was on Broadway years ago. Before the audition I filled my 32DD bra cups with paper towels.
"I got the part! I did it again to Sydney Pollack for Out of Africa. I'd heard he didn't think I was sexy enough so I filled them up again."
And it's something that appears to have worked for the actress as this weekend she became the most nominated actress at the Oscars, despite losing out to Kate Winslet.
Her role in Doubt has been met with critical acclaim and she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress.
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