Keira Knightley on 'Pirates' Public Shaming, Refusing to Do Franchises

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Teen superstar Keira Knightley reflects on the public shaming she faced during her breakout in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, and her decision to avoid big-budget franchises.

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Knightley, now 39, says she has 'erased from her memory' the intense public scrutiny and 'shaming' she endured as a 17-year-old rising star in the 'Pirates' trilogy.
The Oscar-nominated actress has since turned down major franchise roles, preferring to take on more indie projects that allow her to 'explore different characters' without the pressure of blockbuster success.

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