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When we were growing up, we were so poor that our heritage was the only thing we had. Mama would say, 'Kids, pour more water in the soup. Better days are coming.'

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Ashley Judd
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: April 19
Actor
Film Actor
Film Actress
Singer
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Granada Hills
Los Angeles
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Water
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Mama
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