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I feel like when you're dealing with your main character, it has to be relatable and feel grounded, and that's the kind of acting I like to do anyway.

Alia Shawkat

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Alia Shawkat
Age: 35
Born: 1989
Born: April 18
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Alia Martine Shawkat
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