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'Dear God, Stop Putting Ben Stiller In Comedies.' The Harrowing Note That Ben Stiller Saw At The Height Of His Meet The Parents Fame

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Ben Stiller uncovers a scathing fan letter during the peak of his 'Meet the Parents' fame, exposing the backlash over his comedy casting
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  • The handwritten note, discovered at the height of Stiller's 'Meet the Parents' success, bluntly pleaded 'Dear God, stop putting Ben Stiller in comedies'
  • Despite his proven range, Stiller's comedy roles in the early 2000s sparked a strong negative reaction from some fans, who felt he was typecast and overexposed
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