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The Blurries are, at times, tongue-in-cheek, as presenters poked fun at Hollywood and themselves, but the humor belies a more serious point — these are actors who desire respect, both from their colleagues and the industry.

Crumbl Cookies may be a social media darling, but its meteoric rise — powered by a unique marketing strategy and eye-catching designs — belies a more complicated reality.

Along with co-star Ariana Grande, she had top billing as Elphaba, the infamous Wicked Witch of the West whose name belies a softer underbelly.

Their youth, however, belies resumes worthy of a political machine.

Hearing her speak in this way gives me a glimpse of a toughness that belies her well-spoken, gentle demeanour.