Lovely Amanda - Star of the upcoming "Lovelace" film Amanda Seyfried graces the August cover of Elle US, wearing a red look from Dolce & Gabbana's fall collection. Carter Smith photographs the actress for the new issue which hits shelves on July 23rd. In an interview with Elle, Amanda shares the risk in taking on the role of porn star Linda Lovelace. ""I read the script and I was like, 'Wow, this is the riskiest thing that's happening [in Hollywood] right now.' The first thing you think about is that it could have ruined my career. At the same time, I was like, 'This is my chance to show them, to show the industry, to be recognized.'"

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