leading lady
Example Sentences
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Crawford’s rise from chorus line to leading lady was driven by the actress’s commitment to her movie-star dreams.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Taking a story credit on her ‘rom-com gone wrong,’ the ‘Bear’ co-star makes herself a leading lady without waiting for Hollywood’s invitation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025
This is what we’re here for, after all, and any shark movie that isn’t willing to make proper use of its leading lady is a no-go.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025
I was in total shock: I’ll never be able to play a leading lady again.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
Meanwhile, Booth passes within inches of leading lady Laura Keene as he limps off the stage.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
