as in actors
a woman or girl who acts in a play, movie, etc.
The versatile actress can seemingly play any role. The actresses in the musical vastly outperformed their male counterparts.
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The musical has been revived multiple times on Broadway following its initial 1959 production starring Ethel Merman, with renowned actresses like Tyne Daly, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone playing Rose on stage.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The two actresses, whose Netflix film received the Vanguard Award, took two different approaches to red carpet fashion.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 4 Jan. 2025
Both actresses tagged the Matthew Perry Foundation, which seeks to aid those struggling with addiction by dismantling stigmas and providing education.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Coolidge's singular brand of comedy has changed Ariana Grande for good — and now the two actresses have finally shared the stage to celebrate.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Carolina Herrera had a major presence at the 2024 Academy Museum in Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Gala with six actresses choosing the brand.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
The actresses have since opened up about their friendship in interviews discussing Wicked.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
His witty but sweet novel follows five actresses all vying for a prestigious prize, each of whom has a reason for wanting to take home the trophy.
—Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
As revealed by the preview, actresses like Mindy Kaling and Markle’s Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, chefs like Roy Choi and Alice Waters, and husband Prince Harry are among those who stop by With Love, Meghan.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The two actresses, whose Netflix film received the Vanguard Award, took two different approaches to red carpet fashion.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 4 Jan. 2025
Both actresses tagged the Matthew Perry Foundation, which seeks to aid those struggling with addiction by dismantling stigmas and providing education.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Coolidge's singular brand of comedy has changed Ariana Grande for good — and now the two actresses have finally shared the stage to celebrate.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Carolina Herrera had a major presence at the 2024 Academy Museum in Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Gala with six actresses choosing the brand.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
The actresses have since opened up about their friendship in interviews discussing Wicked.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
His witty but sweet novel follows five actresses all vying for a prestigious prize, each of whom has a reason for wanting to take home the trophy.
—Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
As revealed by the preview, actresses like Mindy Kaling and Markle’s Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, chefs like Roy Choi and Alice Waters, and husband Prince Harry are among those who stop by With Love, Meghan.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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