Mara, 30, said she was initially terrified to meet her Oscar-winning co-star, reported People magazine.
"I remember the first time I saw Cate, in Elizabeth. I think I was 13. I went to our little local theatre with my mom, and I was like, 'Oh, my God, who is that woman?' She's just so incredible. It was pretty easy to pretend to be enamoured by her. And she's quick and witty and funny. She's very confident.
The "terror" "The Social Network" actress felt was about performing her best at the highest level possible.
"Just working with someone who you think is the best at what you do. It's terrifying to stand beside them and try to do it with them.
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