"As a child, I was just never that interested in the lives of my favourite actors, like Cary Grant. I do wonder whether knowing too much about someone's personal life interrupts an audience's ability to suspend disbelief, to really invest in the characters. My preference would always be that people engage with the work."

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About Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor is a British actor and filmmaker known for performances across stage and screen, including 12 Years a Slave. His work spans drama, historical films, and major studio productions.

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