After Reese Witherspoon won her Best Actress Academy Award for “Walk the Line” (2005) and solidified her standing as one of Hollywood’s leading ladies, a spot opened up for Hollywood’s newest wide-eyed and blonde ingénue. Amanda Seyfried had the talent, looks and charm to fill that role, with scene-stealing appearances in teen blockbusters, edgy Indies, and compelling TV series. But it was her breakout leading role of Sophie, a girl in search of her real dad, in the big screen translation of “Mamma Mia!” – a 2008 musical film inspired by the songs of pop super group ABBA – that truly put the
