Marlee Matlin is looking back at the other entertains who shaped her career.

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She credit Whoopi Goldberg as an example of a “great” mentor.

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The two starred together in 1992’s “The Player.”

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“And she set an example for me as well,” she added.

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She also thanked Henry Winkler for being a great mentor.

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She recalled how Winkler told her not to let anyone define her, or tell her no.

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She also thanked her friends and her family for supporting her as well.

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