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“Whether a movie part comes to me or I seek it out, there's always this journey to darkness through light, or vice versa; that element has been in almost everything I've done.”

Quote by Laura Dern

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Laura Dern is an accomplished American actress, born on February 10, 1967. She is renowned for her exceptional performances in film and television, particularly for her roles in 'Blue Jasmine' and 'Big Little Lies'. more

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