stuntwoman
noun
stunt·wom·an
ˈstənt-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman who doubles for an actress during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes
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Watch on Deadline Alexander is a former World Kickboxing Champion and movie stuntwoman.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Dylan, a movie stuntwoman at work on a shoot in New Zealand, sounds neither surprised nor concerned: The dispassionate tone between them makes clear that mother and daughter are at least alike in their self-containment.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Thomas also starred as fellow stuntwoman Jody Banks, often accompanying Colt on his adventures.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 May 2024
The former actor and stuntwoman was one of the company’s clients.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 12 May 2024
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Dylan, a movie stuntwoman at work on a shoot in New Zealand, sounds neither surprised nor concerned: The dispassionate tone between them makes clear that mother and daughter are at least alike in their self-containment.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Thomas also starred as fellow stuntwoman Jody Banks, often accompanying Colt on his adventures.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 May 2024
The former actor and stuntwoman was one of the company’s clients.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 12 May 2024
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“Stuntwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuntwoman. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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