Among the speeches we analyzed, the longest was given by Halle Berry in 2002.

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But, as Casey reminded us, "Halle Berry has probably never been called average, not by a long shot" -- so she should be in good shape.

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By June, 2011, the cast included, in addition to Hanks, Halle Berry, Susan Sarandon, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving, and the Korean star Doona Bae.

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