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“[Princess Margaret] was loud, an extrovert, an exhibitionist, loved fashion, loved color, loved music, loved drama, loved the theater, wanted to be a ballerina or actress, was always the little one putting on the school plays, and [princess] Elizabeth reluctantly did it and got stage fright.”

Quote by Vanessa Kirby

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Vanessa Kirby, born in 1988, is a talented British television actress. She is renowned for her outstanding performances in various television series, particularly for her roles in 'The Crown' and 'Chernobyl'. more

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