Diane Ladd
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Laura Dern says her mom, actress Diane Ladd, gave her a travel case of condoms when she was 16
Palm Royale creator talks explosive season finale, from Norma's reveal to Maxine's tragedy
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The best Nicolas Cage roles
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Diane Ladd wanted Laura Dern to quit acting to become a lawyer years before she won an Oscar for playing one
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Laura Dern wins her first Oscar for Marriage Story, thanks legendary parents
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Laura Dern gets emotional embracing dad Bruce Dern after SAG Awards win
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation cast reunites, plus more great celebrity photos
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Rob Lowe, Lily Collins, RuPaul's Drag Race queens, more stars tell EW their 'terrifying' paranormal stories
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Laura Dern reveals the dog from Enlightened is living with Diane Ladd