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Elizabeth Banks almost died in ‘terrifying’ choking incident while filming new movie: ‘Literally couldn’t breathe’

"I threw the door open -- couldn't make any noise, was so afraid," the actress shared on "Good Morning America" Tuesday.

Wrongly accused facialist accuses Elizabeth Banks, studio IFC Films of ripping off her life story

Dawn DaLuise was stunned to see a trailer for “Skincare,” a drama that she says is clearly based on her story. It was the first she’d heard of the flick.

Elizabeth Banks kicks off her birthday with a unique cake and more star snaps

Elizabeth Banks eats her cake, Millie Bobby Brown hangs with her dog and more...

Elizabeth Banks credits 'really high' self-esteem for never getting Botox

"I try and focus on my confidence and less on how I look," the "Pitch Perfect" actress said in a new interview.

Elizabeth Banks ditches her shoes after almost tripping during Oscars

Spies saw the "Cocaine Bear" director exiting the Dolby Theatre carrying her shoes after she'd nearly had a mishap on the stage as a presenter.

'Cocaine Bear' star hits premiere with on-theme pasties and faux drugs

The actress paired a barely-there chainmail dress with faux fur, fake cocaine and bedazzled bear-face pasties.

Justin Theroux to play G. Gordon Liddy in new HBO Watergate series

“The White House Plumbers” is a five-part miniseries based on the book "Integrity" by 

Elizabeth Banks being honored with parade, roast at Harvard

Actor and director Elizabeth Banks is being honored as Woman of the Year by Harvard University's famed Hasty Pudding theater troupe.

Aly Raisman landed 'Charlie's Angels' after Twitter exchange with Elizabeth Banks

“She direct messaged me on Twitter and asked me to be in the movie, and obviously I said yes,” Raisman told us.

Elizabeth Banks has never had work done: 'I'm trying to age gracefully'

"I'm really uninterested in the psychology of starting to mess with my face."

How Elizabeth Banks went from crying in the shower to becoming a producer

After a woman Banks respected told her she had "too many ideas," the actress was inspired to start her own production company.

Elizabeth Banks interviewing business execs for new podcast and video series

The actress is conducting interviews with executives for a series of business-oriented podcasts and videos from financial-services company State Street Global Advisors.

Kristen Stewart to star in 'Charlie's Angels' reboot

Stewart’s fellow Angels will be played by Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska.

Nomination fatigue? Elizabeth Banks' jokes fall flat at DNC

You could've heard crickets in the Democratic convention hall when Elizabeth Banks attempted a joke or two in introducing a short video about Hillary Clinton.

Elizabeth Banks cares more about her job than her kid

The actress admits she's an a-hole for missing her son's preschool graduation for an awards show.

Elizabeth Banks receives award for 'Love & Mercy' performance

She was awarded a Virtuosos Award for playing Melinda Ledbetter, wife and manager of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson in the biographical film, “Love & Mercy.”

Elizabeth Banks shut down the 'SNL' after-party

She partied until 4:30 a.m. following her hosting gig.

Sky-high! Stars' most stunning slits

These celebs have had it up to here.

Celebrities get animated

You may recognize these characters' voices before their famous (or not-so-famous) faces.

Stars who married non-celebrities

These stars' spouses won't steal their limelight.