Lynn Whitfield The New York premiere of 'The Messenger' held at Clearview's Chelsea Cinema New York City, USA - 08.11.09

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Lynn Whitfield attends the premiere of "The Messenger" at Clearview Chelsea Cinemas on November 8, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

LYNN WHITFIELD arriving at the premiere of "The Messenger" at Clearview Chelsea Cinema in New York City on 11-08-2009. Photo by Henry McGee-Globe Photos, Inc. ©2009.

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