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“I just loved Bette Davis and the fact that I had a chance to work with her [on the 1979 TV movie Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter] was momentous.”

Quote by Gena Rowlands

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Gena Rowlands, born in June 1930, is an accomplished film actress with a career spanning over half a century. Renowned for her exceptional acting skills and unique artistic style, she has gained international acclaim. more

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