leading lady
Example Sentences
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The pair ultimately found their leading lady — relative newcomer Deva Cassel, daughter of Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci — in Italy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
They are handed an envelope from Santa containing a letter from a viewer asking how he can show his "leading lady" he loves her through food.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
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
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
