Juilliard is one of the most competitive performing arts schools in the world, so being admitted is quite a feat, and graduating is an even bigger accomplishment.
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The following 19 actors deserve a round of applause — no, a standing ovation! — for making it through one of the toughest arts programs in the world.
1. Jennifer Carpenter

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Group 31, 2002
2. Nelsan Ellis

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Group 33, 2004
3. Rutina Wesley

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Group 34, 2005
4. Adam Driver

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Group 38, 2009
5. Lee Pace

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Group 30, 2001
6. Finn Wittrock

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Group 37, 2008
7. Glenn Howerton

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Group 29, 2000
8. Morena Baccarin

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Group 29, 2000
9. Michael Urie

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Group 32, 2003
10. Nicole Beharie

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Group 36, 2007
11. Danielle Brooks

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Group 40, 2011
12. Sara Ramirez

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Group 26, 1997
13. Viola Davis

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Group 22, 1993
14. Elizabeth Reaser

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Group 28, 1999
15. Anthony Mackie

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Group 30, 2001
16. Oscar Isaac

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Group 34, 2005
17. Gillian Jacobs

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Group 33, 2004
18. Jessica Chastain

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Group 32, 2003
19. Samira Wiley

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Group 39, 2010