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Michelle Obama Breaks Silence On Viola Davis’ Controversial Portrayal Of Her In Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’

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The actor's exaggerated facial expressions while playing Obama in the 2022 series generated online backlash.

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Michelle Obama Breaks Silence On Viola Davis’ Controversial Portrayal Of Her In Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’

The actor's exaggerated facial expressions while playing Obama in the 2022 series generated online backlash.

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