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actress

[ak-tris] / ˈæk trɪs /
NOUN
woman actor
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Scrooge could be the perfect part for an actor trying to restore his image following his legal battles with ex-wife and actress Amber Heard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

And also I think it’s the kind of movie that has the possibility of very broad support: actor, actress, supporting, the crafts categories, screenplay, cinematography, editing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

The actress later pursued allegations of retaliation against Justin, as well as his production company and publicity team.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Tatum was awarded best supporting actress for her part, making her the youngest Oscar winner ever at age 10.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

Specifically, a screenshot of a conversation that occurred on Twitter at 10:18 p.m. last night with Issa Rae, who happens to be Juliet’s favorite actress, per Juliet’s Instagram, which I secretly follow.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

She got the job over the “more A-list” actresses who Rock says were vying for it, in part because she clearly wanted it so much.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

“Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega may be one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young actresses, but when it comes to real estate, the 23-year-old has kept a relatively low profile.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

More often than not, we see this with actresses in Hollywood pushing against demanding directors or seeking out more challenging material.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

Oscar-winning actresses Viola Davis and Ariana DeBose joined "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo in the front row at the show, which took place on the eve of fashion week's official launch.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

And then she buries her face in her arm, like the Bollywood actresses always do when they are overreacting to a marriage proposal.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan


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