Brookfield girl meets Kristen Bell through Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Call it a dream come true! Make-A-Wish Wisconsin flew a Brookfield girl to Los Angeles, so she could meet her favorite actress.
"I’ve always had a thing for acting," said Amara Lehman.
The stage is home for the 13-year-old. It is a place to express and share a story.
"I would love to be an actress," Lehman said.
Amara Lehman
Lehman's story has highs and lows. As 12, doctors diagnosed her with lymphoma.
"I did better through it than I ever expected," Lehman said.
Amara Lehman
During her cancer treatment, Lehman worked with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. Her wish was to meet her favorite actress.
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"I mean, Kristen Bell of course," Lehman said.
Amara Lehman with Kristen Bell
In January, Lehman's dream came true.
"It didn’t feel like I was talking to this person I had only ever like thought of and dreamed of. It was like she’s a real person. Not just someone you see on screen or on TV," Lehman said.
"The Good Place" and "Veronica Mars" star gave Lehman acting tips.
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"To not get too attached to your character and to not let your emotions be the characters emotions," Lehman said. "It just shows she has good character and is a good person and she does actually care."
Amara Lehman
Lehman left Los Angeles with an autographed t-shirt.
"I don’t really want to wear it because I always stain all my shirts. I always get them messy. I won’t wear it all that much. I’ll definitely keep it in a nice spot to remember," Lehman said.
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The 13-year-old told FOX6 News she is in remission. She will remember her granted wish for a lifetime.
Amara Lehman
"It’s shown things may be hard but once you’re through it, it’s amazing," Lehman said.