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Her leading lady, Alanah Pearce, mostly known for her work in the gaming world, is sticking out of the ship's wall from the waist up, the rest of her body dangling outside in the cold void of space.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
In the series, the actress plays leading lady Martha, a woman who goes to great lengths to stalk bartender and aspiring comedian Donny – played by Gadd and based on his real-life experience.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
The Room Next Door with his leading ladies Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
And with a few delicious cocktails put together by Alicia Walton, the leading lady of the boozy deck crew, an early evening at the Sea Star is as relaxing as a sunset.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1860, in the meaning defined above
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“Leading lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20lady. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
leading lady
noun
: an actress who plays the leading female role in a play or movie
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