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Chabert has played the leading lady in over a dozen holiday flicks for the network including Winter in Vail, Christmas at Castle Hart and the popular Haul Out the Holly franchise.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 May 2024
So, who is the leading lady in Richard Gere's life?
—Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Both garnered nine-minute standing ovations and rave reviews, including particular praise for their leading lady.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
That’s a testament to leading lady Karla Sofía Gascón (who plays Manitas/Emilia) and the audacity of Audiard, who had the good sense to incorporate Gascón’s personal experience into the character.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2024
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Word History
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 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
leading lady
noun
: an actress who plays the leading female role in a play or movie
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