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Monica Barbaro on Joan Baez, Having Mixed Identity and Tom Cruise

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Story by Clayton Davis
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Rising star Monica Barbaro showcases her versatility, going from 'Top Gun' pilot to playing folk icon Joan Baez in a new Bob Dylan biopic.
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  • Barbaro landed the coveted role of Joan Baez in 'A Complete Unknown,' the James Mangold-directed biopic on Bob Dylan, further proving her acting chops beyond her breakout 'Top Gun' role.
  • With her mixed ethnic background, Barbaro is exploring her identity in Hollywood, describing herself as having a 'mixed identity' and embracing the opportunity to play diverse characters like the legendary Baez.
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Monica Barbaro, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, James Mangold, Tom Cruise, Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick, A Complete Unknown
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