: a woman or girl who is an actor
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On the drama side of guest actor, the category was nearly steady at 84, down three from 87, while guest drama actress saw the cycle’s sharpest guest decline, falling to 51 from 77.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Tim Allen, who stars with the actress on Shifting Gears, explained how her new job will affect her time on the ABC sitcom's third season.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
British actress Emily Watson will serve as jury president at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, and also receive the fest’s Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The actress has also raised her concerns with UK politicians, including Jess Phillips, the government’s former minister for safeguarding.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Tim Allen, who stars with the actress on Shifting Gears, explained how her new job will affect her time on the ABC sitcom's third season.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
British actress Emily Watson will serve as jury president at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, and also receive the fest’s Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The actress has also raised her concerns with UK politicians, including Jess Phillips, the government’s former minister for safeguarding.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 15 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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