: a woman or girl who is an actor
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It was famously worn by the actress Catherine Deneuve.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
As reality show cameras follow her around once again for this latest phase of her career, the actress and producer has to navigate the many cultural landmines of Hollywood in 2026.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2026
The actress, who was much younger than Cruise, reportedly ended the relationship.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The 13 Going on 30 actress ditched her signature minimalist glam for a bright pink lip while giving fans a glimpse at her Easter festivities with her family on Sunday.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
As reality show cameras follow her around once again for this latest phase of her career, the actress and producer has to navigate the many cultural landmines of Hollywood in 2026.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2026
The actress, who was much younger than Cruise, reportedly ended the relationship.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The 13 Going on 30 actress ditched her signature minimalist glam for a bright pink lip while giving fans a glimpse at her Easter festivities with her family on Sunday.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 6 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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