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Joan Baez sent ‘A Complete Unknown’ actor Monica Barbaro a voicemail. Why it brought her to tears

Before actor Monica Barbaro had the chance to meet Joan Baez — the iconic folk singer she portrayed in “A Complete Unknown” — she received a special message from her. Barbaro, who was nominated for an ...
American Songwriter

Joan Baez Praises Monica Barbaro’s Portrayal of Her in the Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’: “I Loved What She Did in the Film”

So, what does Baez herself think about Barbaro’s performance? In a recent interview with the Marin Independent Journal, the 84-year-old singer and social-justice activist gave it a thumbs-up. “I loved ...
Marin Independent Journal

Marin-bred actor Monica Barbaro, who plays Joan Baez, and the real-life Joan Baez discuss Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’

Imagine the intense pressure Monica Barbaro must have been under as she prepared for her role as folk music icon Joan Baez in the Oscar-nominated Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” When she got ...
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‘A Complete Unknown’s Monica Barbaro On Finally Meeting The “Thoughtful And Wonderful” Joan Baez And A Sweet Moment With Ariana Grande

Last week, Monica Barbaro met Joan Baez in person for the first time. For Barbaro, this was a big step in an extraordinary journey that first began in 2020, back when Barbaro couldn’t play guitar at ...