The Belly Takes On the Underbelly
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From Wuhrer vs. ABC Productions, a complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court by an actress who claims she was fired from “General Hospital” after she became pregnant:
“The vile underbelly of the Hollywood Machine encourages female actors to be as beautiful and slim as possible.”
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