: a woman or girl who is an actor
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Even the lullaby that serves as the film’s sonic anchor was written by actress Carolina Tejeda for her firstborn child.
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Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Other favorite memories include having legendary actress Meryl Streep as a next-door neighbor for a while, plus the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center right across the street.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as an actress Marty sets his sights on wooing, while Odessa A’Zion plays his other love interest.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Then, in a bizarre twist, a mistrial was declared on a rape count Weinstein was facing involving actress Jessica Mann, who was also testifying for the second time.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Jason Liwag, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Other favorite memories include having legendary actress Meryl Streep as a next-door neighbor for a while, plus the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center right across the street.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as an actress Marty sets his sights on wooing, while Odessa A’Zion plays his other love interest.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Then, in a bizarre twist, a mistrial was declared on a rape count Weinstein was facing involving actress Jessica Mann, who was also testifying for the second time.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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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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