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JJ VALAYA: Ruth and I first connected for Coming To America, the Eddie Murphy-starrer, a few years ago, and we had an excellent association then. We were then approached for the second Black Panther movie. There was an understanding that if all went well, we would collaborate on a third film. Our partnership with her is rooted in good energy and a great working relationship.
G: What was your process like while curating these specific looks for the character Queen Ramonda?
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