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I Was… An Elephant Trainer on 'Water for Elephants'

Fox

"Water for Elephants" isn't just a fancy name. There's a living, breathing elephant in the movie, and she also happens to be a bonafide movie star.

Tai is a 42-year-old Asian white and a veteran of many films, including "Operation: Dumbo Drop," "The Jungle Book" and "Exit Through the Gift Shop." She's worked with people like Bill Murray and Brendan Fraser, and she probably remembers her experiences on set better than any of them.

Tai worked closely with "Water for Elephants" stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz while being directed off-camera by her trainer Gary Johnson, who told NextMovie what it's like keeping four tons of animal cooperative during a long shoot. Get More »