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“If I hadn't gone to dancing school, I would have married and had children like my mum and had a normal life.”

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Jean Simmons, a British actress, is renowned for her exceptional performances in film and television. Her career spanned over half a century, with the most active years being in the 1950s and 1960s. Simmons was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in '10 Days in a Balloon'. Her notable works include 'Roman Holiday' and '10 Days in a Balloon'. more

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