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  "textContent": "The entertainment industry has long struggled with the casting of openly gay actors in heterosexual leading roles. Many performers have come forward to share their experiences of being passed over for major hero parts due to their sexual orientation. These stories highlight the systemic barriers that have existed within Hollywood for decades regarding romantic and...",
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