Real and on-screen worlds collide! Monica Barbaro, 34, portrayed the legendary musician Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown, which depicted Bob Dylan's rise to success. Baez, 84 — who released more than 30 albums over 60 years and is widely known for her protest songs — was instrumental to Dylan's popularity.

Actress Monica Barbaro finally met Joan Baez, the iconic folksinger, activist and ex-girlfriend of Bob Dylan, who she plays in the new movie “A Complete Unknown.” Barbaro, 34, captured her sweet encounter with Baez, 84, in photos she shared Monday on Instagram.

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