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Amanda Seyfried Clarifies Joni Mitchell Cover Isn't Audition

3/14/2025

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Amanda Seyfried has set the record straight, clarifying that her stunning cover of Joni Mitchell's "California" on The Tonight Show was not an audition for the upcoming biopic. While she captivated fans with her dulcimer skills, Seyfried humorously noted she's "aged out" of portraying a young Joni. Directed by Cameron Crowe, the film is slated for a Christmas 2025 release.

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Amanda Seyfried has set the record straight, clarifying that her stunning cover of Joni Mitchell's "California" on The Tonight Show was not an audition for the upcoming biopic. While she captivated fans with her dulcimer skills, Seyfried humorously noted she's "aged out" of portraying a young Joni. Directed by Cameron Crowe, the film is slated for a Christmas 2025 release.