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“I was tall from minute one. Always the tallest kid by a large margin. And my fantasy was to take up less space in the world.”

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Geena Davis is an American actress renowned for her performances in film and television. Born on January 21, 1956, she gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s with her roles in comedy and action movies. She won an Academy Award for her performances in 'The Accidental Tourist' and 'Forrest Gump'. more

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