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So writing became a way to get to act in things that I thought were meaningful, and hopefully write stronger roles for other women.

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Brit Marling
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: August 7
Actor
Executive Producer
Film Actor
Film Actress
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Film Producer
Screenwriter
Television Actor
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Chicago
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Brit Heyworth Marling
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