Willem Dafoe
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“hardest working man in showbusiness”
Willem Dafoe · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Dafoe used this phrase to describe soul singer James Brown while comparing him to Kidjo.
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“She is without a doubt the hardest working woman in showbusiness,”
Willem Dafoe · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Dafoe praised Kidjo at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
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“She's not only an incredible performer - she doesn't pop on the mic like I do - songwriter and musician, but also an incredibly kind and giving person and a real deal activist.”
Willem Dafoe · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Dafoe described Kidjo as a performer, songwriter, musician and activist at the ceremony.
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“The first time I saw Angélique perform live, I thought her music, her dancing, her commitment were incredible.”
Willem Dafoe · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Dafoe recalled seeing Kidjo perform live for the first time.
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