actress

Example Sentences

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She received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role in the first Wicked movie.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The latter for featured actress for her portrayal of Willy Loman’s protective wife, Linda, in “Death of a Salesman.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They included best revival of a play as well as the lead actress prize for Metcalf, a Bafta and Oscar-nominated actress known for Roseanne and Lady Bird.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Metcalf won best featured actress for her portrayal of Willie Loman’s protective wife, Linda Loman, in “Death of a Salesman.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I had seen enough old movies to know Ethel Waters was an old-time actress in the black-and-white pictures.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia