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“It was very fortuitous that the show [True Detective] actually spans seventeen years - so as I was getting older on the show, I was gaining weight. When I'm playing fifty, I'm ten pounds heavier! I don't know if they thought maybe I was method? But it actually worked to my benefit.”

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Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan, born on March 23, 1976, is an accomplished American actress. She has gained widespread recognition for her outstanding performances in various film and television projects, particularly for her roles in 'Lost' and 'Source Code'. more

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