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00:00Hollywood once made audiences believe that beauty could last forever.
00:03But the female stars who once ruled the screen defined glamour and created trends were later
00:08scrutinized by that same industry for every wrinkle, every change in their bodies, and
00:13every moment of weakness.
00:16Some sought treatment to preserve their former image.
00:18Others battled illness, substance abuse, mental health crises, and ridicule, while some simply
00:24grew older without apologizing for the passage of time.
00:27What is shocking is not only how they changed, but how Hollywood reacted when they no longer
00:33looked like the women on posters from decades earlier.
00:36Some lost their careers, some nearly lost themselves, but others managed to find their way back.
00:43So who paid the highest price?
00:45Who overcame everything?
00:46And which stories were hidden beneath the glow of the red carpet for decades?
00:50Behind the glitter, the scars remain.
00:53Welcome to Hollywood Stars and Scars.
00:55Number 20, Carrie Fisher.
01:00Carrie Fisher never wanted Princess Leia to be a girl waiting to be rescued.
01:04She gave the character sharpness, courage, and a talent for fighting back that turned Leia
01:09into a cultural icon far beyond those famous braids.
01:12Carrie had a distinctive beauty, but it was her lightning-fast intelligence and fearless
01:17way of speaking that made her irreplaceable.
01:20While working on the Star Wars films, Carrie used cocaine and other drugs as she tried to
01:25cope with pressure-demanding schedules and psychological struggles that had not yet been properly treated.
01:30She was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder and did not hide her journey.
01:34Through wishful drinking and numerous interviews, Carrie turned painful experiences into stories
01:39that were both funny and piercing, helping the public view mental health with less prejudice.
01:44In late 2016, Carrie suffered a serious cardiac event aboard a flight and died several days later.
01:51The medical report later mentioned sleep apnea and several other contributing factors,
01:55showing that the cause could not be reduced to a single headline.
01:59Oh my god, the world did not just lose Princess Leia.
02:03Hollywood lost someone brave enough to say the things others were afraid to admit.
02:08And the next actress was also controlled by an invisible fear at the height of her fame.
02:1419. Kim Basinger
02:17In 1989's Batman, Kim Basinger brought a classic beauty that was never passive.
02:23She had cool eyes, a soft voice, and a sensual presence that seemed to brighten every frame.
02:29Later, LA Confidential earned Kim an Academy Award and proved that she was more than a beauty icon.
02:35She could create a deeply conflicted character, both vulnerable and fully aware of how the world was exploiting her.
02:42Few people knew that her confidence on screen existed alongside severe social anxiety and panic attacks.
02:49Kim once described a fear that made even ordinary activities difficult.
02:53During the 1990s, she also fell into a financial crisis
02:56after a dispute involving the film Boxing Helena, eventually filing for bankruptcy.
03:01A star who had once earned millions of dollars,
03:04suddenly found herself facing numbers that could destroy an entire career.
03:09Rumors about cosmetic procedures also followed Kim,
03:11although she never confirmed most of the speculation.
03:14What is more important is that she returned and won an Oscar after that dark period.
03:19While Kim fought her way back into the spotlight,
03:21Kelly LeBrock chose a different path.
03:23She almost completely walked away from Hollywood,
03:25even though she had once been one of the most desired women of the 1980s.
03:3118. Kelly LeBrock
03:35With just one scene in which she stepped out wearing a red dress in The Woman in Red,
03:40Kelly LeBrock became a sensation.
03:43Weird Science later turned her into the image of a perfect woman created by a computer,
03:48a kind of beauty that seemed almost unreal.
03:51Her thick hair, striking eyes, and confident presence made Kelly look as though she had been
03:56born to stand in front of a camera. But behind that image, she was never completely comfortable
04:01with the machinery of fame.
04:03Her marriage to Steven Seagal ended amid tension and intense media attention.
04:08Afterward, Kelly left Los Angeles greatly reduced her acting work and chose a more private life.
04:14Speculation about fillers, rhinoplasty, and facelifts appeared over the years,
04:19but she never confirmed any of it. The slowing of her career was also often blamed on her appearance,
04:24even though she repeatedly made it clear that leaving Hollywood was a deliberate choice.
04:30Kelly devoted her time to her family and to organizations supporting children with serious
04:34illnesses. Perhaps the biggest twist is that Hollywood did not completely reject her.
04:40She chose to leave a place that no longer gave her peace. But for Kirstie Alley, stepping away was
04:45almost impossible because her body was constantly turned into national entertainment.
04:5117. Kirstie Alley
04:54When Kirstie Alley joined Cheers, she brought an entirely new energy to the show.
04:59Rebecca Howe was ambitious, chaotic, and vulnerable. And Kirstie had the ability to turn a moment of
05:06failure into a brilliant comedy scene. The role earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe,
05:12making her one of the most beloved television actresses of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
05:18But when Kirstie's weight changed, the media nearly stopped talking about her acting.
05:23Photographs of her were placed side by side, and every gain or loss became breaking news.
05:28She partnered with Jenny Craig, appeared on reality shows, and often used humor to regain control of
05:34the narrative. Even so, behind those confident statements was a woman living under a level of
05:39scrutiny that most male actors of her generation never had to endure.
05:44In December 2022, her family announced that Kirstie had died from colon cancer, which had been
05:49discovered only a short time earlier. Her death came so quickly that audiences barely had time to
05:55prepare. People had discussed every kilogram on her body, while the most dangerous illness was
06:01developing in silence. And silence had also surrounded the emotional battle of the strongest
06:07warrior in the Terminator franchise.
06:10Number 16. Linda Hamilton
06:13Sarah Connor in the Terminator began as an ordinary waitress, simply trying to survive.
06:19By Terminator 2, she had become an image of strength, discipline, and nearly unbreakable determination.
06:26Linda Hamilton transformed her body, her voice, and her entire presence to create one of the most
06:31influential female action heroes in film. But the woman in real life never felt as invincible as the
06:37character she played. Linda lived for years with cycles of depression and mania before being diagnosed with
06:44bipolar disorder. During the period when she was not receiving appropriate treatment, she turned to
06:49alcohol and medication as a way to calm emotional changes that she did not yet understand. It affected
06:55her health, her relationships, and her ability to work. After receiving treatment, Linda gradually became more
07:01stable and publicly shared her story to help others understand that they did not have to fight alone.
07:07I have great respect for the fact that Linda never used her diagnosis as an excuse, nor did she treat
07:13it as
07:13something shameful. She viewed treatment as part of her responsibility to herself and her family.
07:19While Sarah Connor taught audiences to prepare for the future, Linda taught them to face the present.
07:24However, the next star carried her sadness more quietly, even with two Academy Awards sitting on her shelf.
07:32Number 15. Jessica Lange
07:35Jessica Lange once possessed a beauty that could almost make audiences forget to breathe, but it was her talent that
07:42gave her lasting power.
07:43Tootsie earned her first Academy Award, while Blue Sky brought her a second. Jessica could become a gentle woman in
07:50one scene and erupt like a storm in the next.
07:53That kind of power could never be created by flattering lighting or a perfect camera angle alone.
08:00Jessica has spoken about periods of depression that followed her throughout her life. The sadness
08:04did not disappear simply because she received awards or stood before applauding crowds.
08:10Over time, speculation about facelifts, eyelid surgery, and other cosmetic procedures appeared,
08:15but she never publicly confirmed any of it. Once again, the public tried to turn natural change
08:21into a sensational story that was easier to sell than a complicated mental health struggle.
08:26Jessica continued to receive recognition in television and theater, while many actresses of her generation
08:31were pushed aside. She did not defeat aging by becoming younger. She defeated it by becoming deeper.
08:38But the next woman did more than leave a famous television series. She built an entire beauty empire,
08:44while repeatedly denying rumors about her own appearance.
08:48Number 14. Victoria Principal
08:52In Dallas, Victoria Principal played Pamela Barnes Ewing, a woman trapped between two hostile families.
08:58With her thick dark hair, balanced figure, and sharply defined beauty, she became one of the most
09:03glamorous faces on American television. But Victoria did not want to spend the rest of her life repeating
09:08a single character, even though Dallas had given her worldwide fame.
09:13After leaving the series, Victoria focused on business and launched her Principal's Secret
09:17Skincare Line in 1989. Her marriage to plastic surgeon Harry Glassman caused rumors about cosmetic
09:23procedures to spread even further. Victoria repeatedly denied the speculation,
09:28saying that her appearance came from skincare, nutrition, and a disciplined lifestyle.
09:33Whether people believed her or not, no one had evidence that could turn those rumors into facts.
09:39Victoria also dealt with a blood clotting disorder, but she continued to maintain an active life
09:44and support charitable causes. She left acting while she still could have continued,
09:49something rarely seen in an industry that constantly makes people afraid of being forgotten.
09:54But while Victoria controlled the moment she stepped away from the stage,
09:57Faye Dunaway spent years watching her fame become overshadowed by stories about unpredictable behavior
10:03and behind-the-scenes conflict.
10:06Number 13. Faye Dunaway
10:09Faye Dunaway did not enter the screen quietly.
10:12In Bonnie and Clyde, she stared directly into the camera with cold beauty and burning ambition.
10:19Chinatown transformed her into a painful mystery, while Network earned her an Academy Award for
10:24portraying a woman consumed by power and television ratings.
10:28Faye represented an era when Hollywood allowed actresses to be both glamorous and frightening.
10:33After the height of her career, stories about conflicts on set and erratic behavior began to
10:39overshadow her achievements. Reports concerning her mental health appeared, but many details were
10:44never fully explained by Faye in public. At the same time, changes in her face led to speculation about
10:50Botox facelifts and procedures involving her lips. She never confirmed the list of treatments created by the media.
10:56The saddest part is that every new story caused audiences to view her old performances differently.
11:04But being difficult to work with does not mean every rumor is true, and a health diagnosis should never
11:10become a weapon used to humiliate someone. The next darkness took a more modern form. It appeared in
11:17thousands of comments only minutes after Madonna stepped onto the Grammy stage.
11:2312. Madonna
11:26Madonna built her career by changing before the world could place her inside a fixed category.
11:32From Like a Virgin to Vogue, she did not simply create music. She controlled fashion imagery,
11:38and the public conversation about women's autonomy. Every era introduced a different Madonna,
11:43but her challenging gaze and her ability to make the entire world talk about her never disappeared.
11:50At the 2023 Grammy Awards, Madonna's face became the subject of intense discussion.
11:55Several doctors who had never treated her speculated about fillers, facelifts, and other procedures.
12:01Madonna did not confirm those claims, and responded that the attention given to her appearance
12:05reflected both ageism and misogyny. Within a matter of hours, a celebration of music had been turned into
12:11a trial over her face. I understand why the public is curious, but curiosity does not create the right
12:18to humiliate someone. Madonna built her image through absolute control, so losing control over how others
12:25viewed her may have been the most bitter contradiction of all. The next woman chose a completely different
12:30response. Cher admitted to certain procedures, and nearly dared anyone to tell her how she should live in
12:37her own body. 11. Cher
12:42Cher has lived through more eras than most of the people who have mocked her. From I Got You Babe
12:48with
12:48Sonny Bono, to her solo career television tours, and her Academy Award for Moonstruck, she continued to
12:54reinvent herself without losing her distinctive, deep voice. Her long black hair, daring outfits, and
13:01unapologetic attitude made Cher one of the most enduring icons in American entertainment history.
13:08Unlike many stars, Cher has never completely denied having cosmetic procedures. She has openly discussed
13:14certain choices, including rhinoplasty and other treatments, while insisting that they were personal
13:18decisions. The controversy remained, but Cher refused to play the victim. She did not ask everyone to
13:24like her appearance. She simply refused to give them ownership over her body.
13:29Cher also experienced periods of poor health connected to the Epstein Barr virus,
13:34forcing her to temporarily step away from work. Even so, she continued recording and performing,
13:39after many people believed her career was over. The lesson here is clear. Change is not always
13:44evidence of collapse. For Amanda Bierce, the greatest change was not on her face, but in her decision to
13:50reveal a truth that could have cost her everything. 10. Amanda Bierce
13:57Amanda Bierce is remembered for playing Marcy on Married with Children, the small but fearless
14:02neighbor who was always ready to confront Al Bundy. Her short hair, sharp delivery, and confident
14:07presence made Amanda an important part of the show for many seasons. But behind the laughter, she was
14:12living during a time when openly discussing one's sexual orientation could cause an actor to disappear
14:17from casting lists. In 1993, Amanda publicly came out as gay. It was not a scandal, but Hollywood at the
14:24time could treat it like one. She became one of the first well-known television actresses to make such a
14:30decision, and later became an active supporter of the LGBTQ plus community. Amanda gradually shifted her
14:36focus toward directing, working behind the camera on many television programs, rather than depending entirely
14:41on roles offered by other people. Today, Amanda's hair has turned silver, but her direct and confident
14:48energy remains unchanged. Her story proves that not every revealed secret destroys a person. Sometimes,
14:55the truth is the way out. And while Amanda accepted her identity, Michelle Pfeiffer did something Hollywood
15:00could barely understand. She slowed down at the exact moment the entire world wanted her to keep running.
15:08Number 9, Michelle Pfeiffer. In 1983's Scarface, Michelle Pfeiffer appeared like an ice sculpture
15:16slowly melting inside a room filled with smoke and power. The role of Elvira showed how beauty could
15:23become a cage, while Michelle proved that she possessed far more than a perfect face. Dangerous liaisons,
15:28the fabulous Baker Boys, and Batman Returns later confirmed the range of an actress who was often
15:33underestimated simply because she was so beautiful. At the height of her career, Michelle slowed down to spend
15:39time with her family and choose her projects more carefully. Her absence produced countless theories,
15:45but there was no secret scandal that explained everything. She simply did not want her work to consume
15:50her private life. When she returned, Michelle did not try to recreate the young woman from Scarface.
15:56She brought the calmness and depth of someone who had lived a full life outside the frame.
16:01Perhaps the most surprising thing is that Michelle did not need a dramatic collapse to become
16:06interesting. In Hollywood, maintaining personal boundaries is also a quiet battle, but the next
16:11actress faced a different kind of pressure. Cheryl Ladd entered a television series that already had a
16:18major icon, then spent decades proving that she was more than a replacement.
16:238. Cheryl Ladd
16:27When Cheryl Ladd joined Charlie's Angels, she had to replace Farrah Fawcett, one of the most famous faces
16:33in America. It seemed like an almost impossible task, but as Chris Monroe, Cheryl brought warmth,
16:39an approachable smile, and an independence that quickly made the character popular. Her blonde hair and
16:45blue eyes turned her into an icon, but it was her persistence that kept her on the show for several
16:50seasons.
16:51As age began to appear on her face, Cheryl did not completely disappear, nor did she try to shock
16:57people to regain attention. She continued accepting carefully chosen roles, spoke about maintaining a
17:03healthy lifestyle, and accepted that her image had to change. In an industry that often treats aging as
17:09failure, that calm acceptance was almost an act of rebellion. She did not need to prove that she was still
17:1625
17:16years old to be considered beautiful. I think Cheryl reminds us that not every story needs a major
17:23tragedy. Sometimes, victory means passing through several decades without allowing the industry to
17:30take away your self-respect. And the next woman has done that for more than 60 years, always appearing with
17:37humor and opinions that could divide an entire room.
17:42Number 7. Shirley MacLaine
17:45Shirley MacLaine entered the film industry with The Trouble with Harry in 1955, and quickly revealed a
17:52style no one else could copy. In The Apartment, she combined humor, loneliness, and despair in a character
17:58who initially seemed light-hearted. Years later, Terms of Endearment earned Shirley an Academy Award, and
18:05strengthened her position as an actress who could make audiences laugh before breaking their hearts.
18:10Shirley never tried to hide her age by turning herself into a frozen version of the past. Her red hair
18:16became silver, and her features changed, but her mischievous energy remained. She also became known for
18:22unusual spiritual beliefs, from reincarnation to experiences that went beyond conventional explanation.
18:29Some people admired her, and others mocked her, but Shirley never built her life around the approval of the crowd.
18:36At an age when most performers had already left the stage, she continued accepting roles,
18:41writing books, and making public appearances. Not because she defeated time, but because she never
18:47considered time an enemy. But the next actress's memory gave time an entirely different meaning.
18:53Mary Lou Henner can remember nearly every day of her life, including memories that many people would
18:59probably prefer to forget.
19:016. Mary Lou Henner
19:04Mary Lou Henner became famous as Elaine Nardo on Taxi, a television series that brought together an
19:10extraordinary group of comedy performers in the late 1970s. Her red hair, bright eyes, and seemingly endless
19:17energy helped Mary Lou stand out among the show's powerful personalities. But her most unusual gift,
19:23was not related to acting. She possesses highly superior autobiographical memory,
19:28commonly known by the abbreviation H.S.A.M.
19:32Mary Lou can remember dates, weather events, and countless details from her personal life going back
19:38several decades. Something that sounds like a superpower can also carry a heavy burden, because painful
19:43memories do not fade as easily as they do for most people. She turned that ability into an educational tool,
19:49participating in research and writing books about health, memory, and lifestyle. Instead of allowing
19:55the past to overwhelm her, Mary Lou learned how to organize it. As she grew older, she maintained her
20:01lively energy and continued appearing on television. Mary Lou's story is not about forgetting the years
20:06that have passed, but about learning how to live with them. And the next actress also carries her history
20:11on her face, while refusing to let anyone alter the style that made her unique.
20:175. Diane Keaton
20:20Diane Keaton never needed a tight dress to become a fashion icon. In Annie Hall,
20:26she appeared in suits, ties, loose pants, and hats that the entire world began to imitate.
20:31The role earned Diane an Academy Award and transformed her awkwardness, intelligence,
20:36and humor into a cinematic language of her own. No one looks like Diane Keaton, because she has never
20:43tried to look like anyone else. Over time, her hair became silver, her glasses grew larger,
20:49and her style became even more distinctive. Diane did not try to erase the signs of age from her public
20:55image. She continued acting, writing books, producing projects, and sharing her passion for architecture.
21:00In an industry that constantly asks women to reshape themselves to fit a mold, Diane turned her
21:06differences into the foundation of her entire career. What I love most about this story is its
21:12consistency. She did not wake up at 70 and suddenly decide to live honestly. She had been doing it from
21:18the beginning. But not everyone can maintain that kind of control. Heather Luckler was once the golden
21:24face of television before her private crises were repeatedly recorded by police officers' cameras and
21:30tabloid headlines. 4. Heather Locklear
21:35In Dynasty, Heather Locklear entered a world of diamonds, power, and family schemes with radiant
21:41blonde hair and a perfect smile. Later, Melrose Place transformed her into Amanda Woodward,
21:47a woman who could control an entire office with a single look. Heather was not simply famous. She became
21:53an icon of primetime television, representing the glamorous beauty of the late 20th century.
21:59But in later years, issues involving alcohol, medication, mental health, and legal trouble
22:04repeatedly appeared in the news. Multiple periods of treatment, emergency calls, and incidents at her
22:09home completely changed the way the public viewed Heather. The sad part was that every new crisis was
22:15presented by the media like another episode of entertainment, even though this was the real life
22:19of a person who needed help. Heather gradually reduced her acting work to focus on recovery and
22:25taking care of herself. Her face today carries the marks of both time and difficult years, but it also
22:31shows a calmness that did not exist in her old photographs. While Heather had to rebuild her life
22:36after public headlines Sally Field spent her entire career breaking out of the sweet and harmless box
22:40Hollywood had tried to place her inside. Number three, Sally Field.
22:47Sally Field began her career with Gidget and the Flying Nun roles that made her beloved, but also
22:52caused many people to see her only as an adorable television girl. Sally understood that this image
22:58could become a professional prison. She fought for more challenging roles and eventually won two Academy
23:04Awards for Norma Rae and Places in the Heart, proving that her small frame could never limit her power as
23:10an actress.
23:11Away from the screen, Sally experienced periods of depression, the pressures of being a single mother,
23:16and the feeling that she constantly had to prove her value. She also publicly shared painful experiences
23:22from her younger years, showing that a familiar smile did not mean a life without trauma.
23:28As she grew older, Sally refused to chase an ageless image. Her silver hair and natural
23:33features became part of her mature beauty. Sally continued playing complex characters,
23:40rather than disappearing into roles as gentle mothers. She showed that age does not weaken
23:45sincerity, it only makes sincerity harder to fake. But the woman in the next position spent decades caught
23:51between art and political controversy, while openly admitting things that most of Hollywood tried to hide.
23:58the woman in the last two years. Jane Fonda was once the seductive Barbarella before becoming an Academy
24:06Award-winning actress through Clute and Coming Home. She continued reinventing herself through workout videos,
24:12social activism, and television roles later in life. Her high cheekbones, athletic figure, and confidence
24:18made Jane an image that generations of women both admired and felt pressured to match. Jane's anti-war activism and
24:26political positions created intense controversy and influenced the way part of the public viewed her
24:31entire career. Regarding her appearance, Jane never denied undergoing certain cosmetic procedures.
24:37She openly said that she wanted to feel more confident, but she also acknowledged the contradiction
24:42of promoting acceptance of aging while trying to change some of its visible signs.
24:47What makes Jane different is not perfection. It is her ability to admit contradiction and continue changing.
24:53She still acts exercises and participates in causes she believes in, even though she knows the
24:59controversy will never completely disappear. But none of the stories so far can prepare us for the final
25:05position. Demi Moore did not only battle aging or the media. She faced a broken childhood, three marriages,
25:12and a relapse that nearly destroyed her family.
25:19In 2011, Demi Moore fell apart when Ashton Kutcher admitted that he had been unfaithful.
25:25That betrayal awakened a fear of abandonment that had followed her since childhood.
25:29Demi grew up in an unstable family, moved more than 30 times, and had a biological father who left before
25:35she was born while both her mother and stepfather struggled with alcoholism. She experienced serious
25:41trauma, had dyslexia, underwent eye surgery, and dropped out of school at 16 to support herself.
25:48Demi first became famous through General Hospital, but she struggled with alcohol and drugs.
25:53Her role in St. Elmo's Fire forced her to enter treatment and become sober, opening the way for
25:59the success of Ghost. In 1996, she became the highest paid actress in Hollywood with striptease.
26:05Demi married Bruce Willis, had three daughters, and although they divorced,
26:09they remained friends and continued raising their children together.
26:13In 2003, Demi met Ashton Kutcher and married him two years later.
26:18Losing a pregnancy and experiencing several failed fertility treatments pushed her into deep grief,
26:24renewed alcohol use, and dependence on pain medication.
26:27When the marriage collapsed amid allegations of betrayal, Demi's condition became even more serious.
26:33In 2012, she required emergency medical treatment and entered rehabilitation while her three daughters
26:39temporarily cut off contact because of the pain their mother had caused them.
26:44The turning point came when Demi and her daughters attended therapy together, confronted the past,
26:49and rebuilt trust. She listened to the ways they had been hurt without defending herself or placing
26:55blame elsewhere. Demi also continued supporting Bruce Willis and his new family as his health declined.
27:01After three marriages, a lost pregnancy, relapse, and separation from her family,
27:07she understood that the most important lesson was learning how to love herself without abandoning herself.
27:13Looking back at the entire list today, I realized that time was never the real villain.
27:19Wrinkles did not destroy these women. Gray hair did not erase their talent. What caused the damage was the
27:25pressure to remain forever identical to an earlier version of themselves. Judgments disguised as concern,
27:32and an industry that often loved an image more than the human being living inside.
27:39When you are dealing with mental health problems, substance dependence, or the feeling that you are
27:43losing control, do not wait until your life becomes a public crisis before seeking help. Speak with someone you
27:49trust, find an appropriate professional, and understand that receiving treatment is not a sign
27:54of weakness. It is the action of someone who still believes that their future deserves to be protected.
27:59And do not allow photographs on the internet to convince you that aging is something shameful.
28:05No one lives without changing. No one can keep the same face, the same body, or the same place beneath
28:11the lights forever. What we can preserve is our self-respect, our honesty, and our ability to repair
28:18the things we once did wrong. That is a kind of beauty no surgery could ever create.
28:25Which woman moved you the most or changed your perspective? Leave her name in the comments and
28:31share what you learned from her story. Do not forget to hit like, subscribe to Hollywood Stars and Scars,
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28:41hidden behind Hollywood's glamorous spotlight. Thank you for staying until the very end.
28:46Take care of yourself, show kindness to people who may be fighting battles we cannot see,
28:51and remember that a human being is always greater than the worst photograph ever taken of them.
28:56I will see you again in the next video, when we continue walking beyond the glittering lights.
29:00To uncover the truths Hollywood once tried to keep in the dark.
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