: a woman or girl who is an actor
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Italian ballet star Roberto Bolle is among those performing, as are DJ Gabry Ponte, singer Achille Lauro and actress Benedetta Porcaroli.
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Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Given the British Academy’s preference for homegrown talent, Hamnet could have an advantage in both best film and best British film, while Jessie Buckley’s best actress win feels basically guaranteed.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Among those who broke the mold were their fellow leading actress nominees, Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue) and Chase Infinity (One Battle After Another).
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2026
Byrne's performance earned her a nomination for the best actress Oscar.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Given the British Academy’s preference for homegrown talent, Hamnet could have an advantage in both best film and best British film, while Jessie Buckley’s best actress win feels basically guaranteed.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Among those who broke the mold were their fellow leading actress nominees, Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue) and Chase Infinity (One Battle After Another).
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2026
Byrne's performance earned her a nomination for the best actress Oscar.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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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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