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“I'm crazy about the Coen brothers, I'm crazy about Sean Penn. I love the usual suspects like Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep and people like that.”

Quote by Jacki Weaver

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Jacki Weaver is an esteemed Australian stage actress, born on May 25, 1947. She is renowned for her exceptional performances in the theatre, particularly at the Sydney Theatre Company and the Royal National Theatre in London. Weaver has a wide range of performance experiences on both Australian and international stages, and has won multiple theatre awards. more

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