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Adrien Brody Denies ‘SNL’ Ban Over Controversial 2003 Jamaican Accent Monologue

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Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody breaks his silence on SNL controversy, denying long-rumored ban after infamous accent skit.
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  • Brody insists he was never actually banned from SNL, despite backlash over his 2003 monologue where he attempted a Jamaican accent to intro reggae star Sean Paul.
  • The 'King Kong' star says the controversy blew over quickly and he's continued to maintain a positive relationship with the show's producers over the years.
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