Jeremy Strong on villains, empathy and acting

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In the controversial Trump biopic "The Apprentice," Strong takes on the role of notorious political fixer Roy Cohn and somehow finds a way into empathy.
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Who's afraid of Roy Cohn? Not Jeremy Strong Click to view images

In the controversial Trump biopic "The Apprentice," Strong takes on the role of notorious political fixer Roy Cohn and somehow finds a way into empathy.

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Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91 Click to view images

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Anticipating backlash, Alex Cooper of 'Call Her Daddy' explains that Kamala Harris interview Click to view images

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Review: Neil Young, Stephen Stills and John Mayer spark up rock supergroup nostalgia at Harvest Moon benefit concert Click to view images

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