: a woman or girl who is an actor
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Michael Jackson fans will not get to see actress Kat Graham portray Diana Ross in forthcoming biopic Michael.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes has provided tearful testimony on the breakdown in her relationship with Rebel Wilson during the making of The Deb.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Launched by the global luxury brand to support the work of women in cinema, Kering’s 2026 Women in Motion Award this year goes to Emmy-, Golden Globe-, and Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Since June 2024, the actress has been registered with the Republican Party of Florida in Monroe County, the New York Post reported, citing public voter records.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes has provided tearful testimony on the breakdown in her relationship with Rebel Wilson during the making of The Deb.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Launched by the global luxury brand to support the work of women in cinema, Kering’s 2026 Women in Motion Award this year goes to Emmy-, Golden Globe-, and Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Since June 2024, the actress has been registered with the Republican Party of Florida in Monroe County, the New York Post reported, citing public voter records.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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