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“Our perception of celebrities in Hollywood is not the reality. The reality of our lives is so much like everyone else's life. We have family members we love, everyone gets up in the morning, they have three meals a day and they go about their business.”

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Sissy Spacek is an American actress born on December 25, 1949. She began her career in film in 1969 and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'The Standby'. Spacek is known for her outstanding performances in various films, including 'Carrie', 'American Beauty', and 'Shakespeare in Love'. more

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