Lisa Jakub: Canadian-American Writer, Former Child Actress

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July 2, 2015 • 19 mins

As a prominent face in ever-popular 90's flicks like Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day, Lisa Jakub made an everlasting impression on us early in her acting career. Why then, after all of that exposure and potential for even greater big-screen success, did she decide to walk away from it all? In her new tell-all, "You Look Like That Girl", Lisa finally comes clean with the truth, the whole truth and, well, a whole lot more. We spoke to her about her incredible journey and decision to follow her true passion.

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