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Amanda Seyfried’s Viral Dulcimer Performance Was For Scrapped Joni Mitchell Film

Amanda Seyfried revealed in a new GQ interview that her viral dulcimer cover of Joni Mitchell’s "California" was originally rehearsed for a shelved movie about the legendary singer-songwriter.

·Jun 15, 2026·via Stereogum
Amanda Seyfried’s Viral Dulcimer Performance Was For Scrapped Joni Mitchell Film

Last year, Amanda Seyfried went viral for her brief cover of Joni Mitchell's "California" on the dulcimer, which left Jimmy Fallon, his audience, and the entire internet stunned. Now, we finally have answers about it. In a new GQ interview, the actress revealed that she had been preparing for a biopic about the legendary singer-songwriter that ultimately never materialized.

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_Originally reported by [Stereogum](https://stereogum.com/2502377/amanda-seyfried-reveals-viral-dulcimer-performance-stemmed-from-a-shelved-joni-mitchell-movie/news/)._

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