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Meanwhile, Davis will next star as Michelle Obama in the Showtime series, \"The First Lady.\" Davis, a friend of the former first lady, said preparing for the role was a humbling experience.

\"Now I am in the place of ... I'm not going to lie, a lot of fear,\" she told \"ET.\"

\"Let me tell you something, she's dope,\" Davis continued. \"She's everything. She's a hero. She is just one of those women and people that lives a life bigger than herself, and I hope to honor that.\"

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