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Before I do a movie, I watch Meryl Streep movies over and over. It's not to mimic her. It's to remind myself to be more committed.

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Daphne Zuniga
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: October 28
Actor
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Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
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