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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the singer-songwriter, 45, names her favorite leading ladies who have stepped into the role of Jenna in the hit Broadway musical Waitress.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The leading ladies will be joined by members of the American Pops Orchestra, conducted by Luke Frazier, whose PBS credits include Wicked in Concert and Broadway’s Leading Men.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
The Industry cast showed off high-octane looks, with leading ladies Myha’la and Marisa Abela in a sheer blue floral halter-neck and a rich maroon velvey Dior dress, respectively.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Hailing from Mumbai, Kareena Kapoor Khan, 44, is also a prolific screen star, having made a name for herself as a prolific leading lady since making her acting debut in the 2000 romantic drama Refugee.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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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 23 Feb. 2025.
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leading lady
noun
: an actress who plays the leading female role in a play or movie
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