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I did Star 80, which was a magnificent experience as well, but still, I was at the height of my career at the beginning. Then I had to jump down the ladder and climb back up again, which I didn't understand. That was very hard.

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Mariel Hemingway
Age: 62
Born: 1961
Born: November 22
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