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Written by Will Kelly, the narrative centers on Maggie (played by Traci Lords), a young woman facing immense societal and familial pressure. Her friends, family, and fiancé, Ted (Kevin James), want her to settle down, follow traditional norms, and get married. Tracy Lords Its My Body 1985 Fff
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"It's My Body" is a released in 1985, directed by Jerome Bronson and written by Will Kelly. The film's plot centers on Maggie , portrayed by Traci Lords, a young woman whose friends, family, and boyfriend are pressuring her to settle down and get married. However, Maggie rejects these expectations, asserting her autonomy with the defiant declaration: "It's her body and she'll do with it whatever she pleases and there's nothing anyone can do about it".
Her television credits also include "Roseanne," "Tales from the Crypt," and a recurring role on the crime series "Profiler".