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Sherri Shepherd, in ‘Aladdin,’ Is Granting Wishes as the First Female Genie

The actress has stepped into Genie’s famous blue velvet costume, bringing a new dynamic to the role.

AAdmin
November 5, 2026
1 min read
Sherri Shepherd, in ‘Aladdin,’ Is Granting Wishes as the First Female Genie

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