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Queen Latifah: 'You have to be fearless' in taking on Bessie Smith's life

She was a 22-year-old rapper when she auditioned for the part of hard-living, Depression-era blues icon Bessie Smith. But Queen Latifah believed, even as a new actress, that she could bring something valuable to the role.

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17:00 on August 13 2015

Queen Latifah: 'You have to be fearless' in taking on Bessie Smith's life

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17:00 on August 13 2015

Queen Latifah: 'You have to be fearless' in taking on Bessie Smith's life

L.A. Times - Entertainment — She was a 22-year-old rapper when she auditioned for the part of hard-living, Depression-era blues icon Bessie Smith. But Queen Latifah believed, even as a new actress, t... more info
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