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Which character did Ellen Burstyn portray in "Requiem for a Dream"?

  • Sara Goldfarb

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  • Harry Goldfarb

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Sara Goldfarb, portrayed by Ellen Burstyn in "Requiem for a Dream," is a widowed woman who becomes addicted to television and diet pills. Her addiction leads to hallucinations, delusions, and a downward spiral into poverty and despair. Burstyn's performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
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