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TIL Kenneth Branagh is the only person to have ever been nominated for seven different Academy Award categories including director, actor, and adapted screenplay

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1EjP TIL the cast of Friends earned at least $88,460,000 over its 10 seasons. EACH. (This does not include syndication royalties negotiated from the 5th season onwards)
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