: a woman or girl who is an actor
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Chase’s father, John David Schwallier, confirmed via the New York Times that the former actress passed away in a Los Angeles hospital.
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The 68-year-old actress wore Laura Geller's Spackle Primer, which is infused with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate and smooth skin while creating an ideal base for makeup.
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The actress departed the popular CBS sitcom in 2020, after seven seasons.
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The House actress later revealed his namesake in an interview with People.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 18 June 2026
The 68-year-old actress wore Laura Geller's Spackle Primer, which is infused with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate and smooth skin while creating an ideal base for makeup.
—Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The actress departed the popular CBS sitcom in 2020, after seven seasons.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
The House actress later revealed his namesake in an interview with People.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 18 June 2026
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 21 Jun. 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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