I’ve just been really lucky to not be too much of a stereotype.
Meaning of the quote
Marisa Tomei, an American actress, says she's been lucky not to be seen as a typical or expected character. This means she hasn't been typecast or forced to play the same kind of role over and over again. She's been able to take on a variety of different characters and not get stuck in one particular stereotype.
About Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei is an acclaimed American actress who gained prominence for her comedic performance in the film My Cousin Vinny, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has received additional Oscar nominations and has appeared in numerous other notable films over the years, including Chaplin, The Wrestler, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as May Parker.
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