: a woman or girl who is an actor
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The actress was spotted at JFK Airport in New York City with husband Cooke Maroney, donning an all-denim outfit with a nude tote bag that looked jam-packed with on-the-go essentials.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
The actress used her birthday post to thank them for their support.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 June 2024
The Precious actress welcomed a baby girl and boy with husband Brandon Frankel in the spring.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 June 2024
After the earthquake, Mr. Williams relocated to Manhattan with his wife, the actress Angelina Fiordellisi, and their two young children.
—Andrew Cotto, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
The actress used her birthday post to thank them for their support.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 June 2024
The Precious actress welcomed a baby girl and boy with husband Brandon Frankel in the spring.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 June 2024
After the earthquake, Mr. Williams relocated to Manhattan with his wife, the actress Angelina Fiordellisi, and their two young children.
—Andrew Cotto, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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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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