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Old 02-20-2004, 12:49 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Other actresses

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
I totally agree.

If not get Angela Bassett, everyone she plays, she literally transforms into.
True, but the problem with Angela and others is skin complexion. A lot of what Lena went through was because of her skin color--either she was too Black or too White, depending on the role or audience. It was a major factor back then in shaping her career.
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