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America Ferrera’s Critics Choice Award speech left the audience in tears

LOS ANGELES — In a speech at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, America Ferrera explained how as a child she yearned for characters who looked like her be seen as full humans. On Sunday, the actress who played Gloria in Greta Gerwig’s movie “Barbie” received the SeeHer Award at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport. Ferrera’s speech captivated the audience with its inspirational message. ...
America Ferrera attends the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 14, 2024, in Santa Monica, California.

LOS ANGELES — In a speech at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, America Ferrera explained how as a child she yearned for characters who looked like her be seen as full humans.

On Sunday, the actress who played

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