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clowning around



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Living up to her designation as “the Internet’s favorite rich auntie,” Ross keeps her Instagram followers well fed with endless glamour and lots of clowning around.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2025

For sure she will be clowning around with her coaches, family, fans in the stands and her competitors.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023

She had always been good at telling stories and "clowning around" and she slowly began to realise here was a story to tell, which could help her reclaim that violation and her body.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2022

You see Marisol clowning around with “Dinner Date” on the flickering screen.

From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2022

“You know, make a fresh start. I really didn’t mean anything when I made fun of you during auditions. I was just clowning around, you know.”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles


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