: a woman or girl who is an actor
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Jabbari, a 31-year-old British actress and dancer, testified as part of the trial, though Majors did not take the stand.
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Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
My Famous Boss Is a Nightmare Dear Remy, Imagine my excitement earlier this year when I was hired by a celebrated actress to be president of her TV and film label.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
The audience of 89,000 also included Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, actress Salma Hayek, model Cara Delevingne, the country’s opposition leader Kier Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 June 2024
Roach, who often collaborates with actress Zendaya, wore a leather look featuring subtle glittering elements on the top.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 June 2024
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Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
My Famous Boss Is a Nightmare Dear Remy, Imagine my excitement earlier this year when I was hired by a celebrated actress to be president of her TV and film label.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
The audience of 89,000 also included Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, actress Salma Hayek, model Cara Delevingne, the country’s opposition leader Kier Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 June 2024
Roach, who often collaborates with actress Zendaya, wore a leather look featuring subtle glittering elements on the top.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 June 2024
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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actress
noun
ac·tress
ˈak-trəs 
: a woman or girl who acts especially in a play or movie or on television
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