Oscar nominee Monica Barbaro finally met Joan Baez, who she plays in ‘A Complete Unknown’: ‘You’re a legend’

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the new movie “A Complete Unknown.”Barbaro, 34, captured her sweet encounter with Baez, 84, in photos she shared Monday on Instagram.“A beautiful night in so many ways,” the “Top Gun: Maverick” star captioned the post. “Absolutely surreal.

Joan. You’re a legend.”Oscar-nominated for her portrayal of Baez in the Timothée Chalamet-led film, Barbaro included two snaps with the legendary musician along with two clips of her performing Monday night in San Francisco at the Sweet Relief Musician’s 30th anniversary benefit concert, which named Baez as the evening’s honoree.

Baez’s 1975 hit “Diamonds and Rust,” which was inspired by her relationship with Dylan, was among the songs included in her setlist.

With more than 30 albums to her name, including many popular protest songs, Baez is considered to have been instrumental in Dylan’s early work.