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TIL that Drew Barrymore's family heritage (The Barrymores) had been acting since the 1800's.

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MQRa TIL that Billie Piper (the actress who played Rose Tyler in Doctor Who) divorced from her wealthy husband, she opted not to claim any money from him, stating, “I’m not taking a penny from him, I think that’s disgusting.”
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