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After Halle Berry does her films and Queen Latifah does her films, it's left to all the black, Latino and Asian actresses to fight over a couple of roles. I opted for some TV. There's just not a ton of work in film.

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Gabrielle Union
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: October 29
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