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However, he was inspired by one particular episode — Mann’s return to Germany in 1949 with his spitfire and worldly daughter Erika (played by Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller).
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2026
But Harris is confident enough in the spitfire material she’s chosen to approach those stakes head-on, skillfully managing her film’s unique tone even as the ultraviolence continues.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Along with joining forces on a new television series, the blonde spitfires are also teaming up to help launch RoC’s Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream alongside fellow RHONY alum Bethenny Frankel.
—Lindsey Metrus, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
The combustible mix of sensual spitfire and mama-bear ferocity has made Angela a controversial presence on the show.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2026
But Harris is confident enough in the spitfire material she’s chosen to approach those stakes head-on, skillfully managing her film’s unique tone even as the ultraviolence continues.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Along with joining forces on a new television series, the blonde spitfires are also teaming up to help launch RoC’s Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream alongside fellow RHONY alum Bethenny Frankel.
—Lindsey Metrus, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
The combustible mix of sensual spitfire and mama-bear ferocity has made Angela a controversial presence on the show.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Spitfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitfire. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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spitfire
noun
spit·fire
ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r 
: an easily angered or highly emotional person
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