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“It just seems like the most successful, iconic love stories are not so easy or escapist. I think the ones that stay with us and resonate are full of conflict, discord and misunderstandings 'cause that's what makes drama happen or tension even if it's a comedy.”

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Claire Danes is an accomplished American actress, born on April 12, 1979. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Meredith Grey in the TV series 'Grey's Anatomy', for which she won multiple awards. Danes has also found success in film, appearing in notable roles in movies such as 'Shakespeare in Love', 'American Beauty', and 'The Tree of Life'. more

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