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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore respond to May December inspiration’s criticism

Francois Duhamel

Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman have responded to Vili Fualauu’s criticism of May December, which is said to have taken inspiration from the latter’s infamous relationship with Mary Kay Letourneau.

The two actors co-star in director Todd Haynes’s latest dark comedy about a former convict Gracie (Moore), who was jailed for having sexual relations with her young son’s school-aged friend, Joe (portrayed as an adult by Charles Melton). Portman plays actor Elizabeth who’s set to portray Gracie in an upcoming film.

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