If you didn’t know that I am an actress, I don’t think you could tell from my lifestyle. I cook and cook and cook. I like to be with my daughter. She’s 16, so of course I bore her.
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Karen Black is an American actress, but you wouldn't know it just by looking at her life. She likes to spend a lot of time cooking and being with her 16-year-old daughter. However, her daughter probably finds her a little boring now that she's a teenager.
About Karen Black
Karen Black was a versatile American actress who rose to prominence in the 1970s for her eccentric and offbeat roles in both studio and independent films. She received numerous accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award nomination, and had a career spanning over 50 years with nearly 200 credits.
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