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Since I first started acting, I never separated a character's sexuality from what they eat for breakfast. I just think it's sort of silly. If I can be a part of helping to overcome that puritanical thing in our culture, so be it. I'm happy about it.

Maria Bello

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Maria Bello
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: April 18
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Film Actor
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Norristown
Pennsylvania
Maria Elena Bello
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