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Richard Gere and Felicity Jones: Two Awards Contenders Look Back and Look Ahead
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Star Wars Legend Carrie Fisher Wrote A Banned Oscars Sketch
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Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher's banned Oscars sketch puts her sharp wit and comedy chops on full display.
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The iconic Star Wars actress penned a cutting-edge Oscars segment that was deemed too controversial and pulled from the broadcast.
According to industry insiders, Fisher's sketch poked fun at the Academy's lack of diversity, striking a nerve and leading to its censorship.
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