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"The Polygamist" star Gugu Gumede opens up to Carol Ofori | Netflix, global fame & her weight loss journey

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South African actress Gugu Gumede sits down with Carol Ofori to talk about The Polygamist — the Netflix series that's taken the world by storm, hitting #1 in South Africa and #2 in the US. From Taraji P. Henson's shoutout to the Jonas Brothers discovering the show, Gugu unpacks the surreal global reception, the emotional weight of playing Joyce Gomora, and the health journey that changed her life. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.

26 Jun English South Africa Entertainment News

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