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Quote by Maria Bello

“Since I first started acting, I never separated a character's sexuality from what they eat for breakfast. I just think it's sort of silly. If I can be a part of helping to overcome that puritanical thing in our culture, so be it. I'm happy about it.”

Quote by Maria Bello

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Maria Bello, born on April 18, 1967, is an accomplished American actress known for her remarkable performances in both film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her role in 'The Departed' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Bello's acting career began on stage and has since expanded to television and film. more

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