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“Having been a stunt girl for so long, a big part of my job was to not just make the other person look as cool as they could, but also to act as a support. My job was to make them as safe as they could be, so that they could be as explosive and as emotionally engaged as they could be.”

Quote by Zoe Bell

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Zoe Bell, born on November 17, 1978, is a renowned stuntwoman in the film and television industry. She is known for her exceptional performances in action and adventure films. With over 20 years of experience in the field of stunt performance, Bell has worked on numerous notable projects, including the 'Matrix' series, 'Mission: Impossible' series, 'James Bond' series, and 'X-Men' series, among others. more

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