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actress

[ak-tris] / ˈæk trɪs /
NOUN
woman actor
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Today, my wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and I divide our time between homes in New York and Spain’s Mallorca island, overlooking the Mediterranean.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

It nabbed a Golden Globe and two Emmys and was nominated for more than a dozen more, and Dunham scored a Golden Globe for lead actress for her portrayal of Horvath.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Bollywood actress Richa Chadha, meanwhile, offered other tips to avoid detention while filming herself drawing on her face with make-up on Sunday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

The 54-year-old actress, known most famously for her roles in Legally Blonde, Hellboy and Cruel Intentions, was taken into custody and transported to hospital.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Could she, the actress asked Dr. Leale, cradle the dying president’s head in her lap?

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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

The show is returning with 15 celebrities competing for the glitterball trophy, including Australian singer Delta Goodrem, former England footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, actresses Lacey Turner and Jaime Winstone and Team GB skeleton racer Tabby Stoecker.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

My shoulders don’t create the sharp lines I’ve seen on actresses and models.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy


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