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‘Paradise’ Star Shailene Woodley Created a Quiet Backstory for Annie That Never Made the Cut

Shailene Woodley suspects she left a bruise on Sterling K. Brown’s arm during the birth scene in episode 4 of “Paradise.” She was gripping him through the delivery, willing her breath to leave her body, as though she was actually taking her last one. Woodley didn’t even see Brown’s face at that moment, only catching […]

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According to Variety’s source item, ‘Paradise’ Star Shailene Woodley Created a Quiet Backstory for Annie That Never Made the Cut, Shailene Woodley suspects she left a bruise on Sterling K. Brown’s arm during the birth scene in episode 4 of “Paradise.” She was gripping him through the delivery, willing her breath to leave her body, as though she was actually taking her last one. Woodley didn’t even see Brown’s face at that moment, only catching […]

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