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Article: Lela Rochon takes off as one of Hollywood's rising stars.(Cover Story)

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November 2, 1998
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Lela Rochon's acting career has taken off at lightning speed within the last four years. And from the looks of things, one of Hollywood's rising stars is showing no signs of slowing down.

"It's about longevity for me," Rochon tells Jet during a break while on the set of a new comedy flick, Labor Pains, in New York. "I'm picky about the roles I play. You can really play yourself out quickly in this business, and you can really overexpose yourself and be a flash in the pan."

Rochon is no flash in the pan, and that's for sure. Her smiling face has been well-recognized on TV for quite awhile. The bubbly actress appeared in more than 20 Bud Light ...

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