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Marianne Jean-Baptiste Talks ‘Hard Truths’ Praise: “People Telling You You’ve Done a Good Job Is Not a Bad Thing”

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Lily Ford
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste opens up about the praise and recognition for her standout performance in the critically acclaimed film 'Hard Truths', directed by the legendary Mike Leigh.
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  • Despite critical acclaim, including one of the 'top performances of 2024' according to The Hollywood Reporter, Jean-Baptiste was surprisingly overlooked for a Golden Globe nomination.
  • Leigh is known for his unique filmmaking approach, where he tells producers he's 'going to do a film' without revealing the plot or cast, and they still green-light the project based on his reputation.
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Mike Leigh, Michele Austin, British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), The Hollywood Reporter, Golden Globes, Hard Truths, Secrets & Lies
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