To further prepare you with this amazing movie that will soon hit the theatres in the coming days, we feature some interesting trivial facts about the actress who can also end up as a potential nominee for the coming Oscars.

Not everyone knows much about the background of the much talk about lead star of 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Rooney Mara. This 26-year-old actress who played the role of Lisbeth Salander in the movie also starred in movies like 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and also even in 'The Social Network.'

1. She had a hard time competing to land the role for the film. Amongst the names that she has to beat are as big as that of Natalie Portman and Scarlet Johansson.

2. She was a graduate of the New York University with a course in psychology, nonprofits and international social policy just last year, 2010.

3. She has a sister who is also an actress by the name of Kate Mara who appeared in '127 Hours' with James Franco.

4. She was first seen 'Urban Legends: Bloody Mary' in 2005 which also included her sister Kate.

5. In 'The Social Network,' she played a very tiny role where she broke up with the character of Jesse Eisenberg and inspired him to create that amazing concept of Facebook.

6. Rooney once said that the actor who she wants to emulate the success of would be Daniel Day Lewis.

Check out more amazing photos of Rooney Mara from her simple looks to her outrageous makeover for the 'Dragon Tattoo' movie!

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