: a woman or girl who is an actor
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The actor is currently dating Daniela Norman, an actress who starred in 2019's Cats and the 2020 Netflix dance drama Tiny Pretty Things.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The season was nominated for 16 Emmys, including best drama series, and won two for guest actress Michaela Coel and stunt coordination.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Wyle also took home the trophy for outstanding actor in a drama series, while his co-star Katherine LaNasa won for outstanding supporting actress.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Substance actress stunned in a V-neck LBD featuring dainty spaghetti straps and an effortless silhouette, complementing her barely-there makeup.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The season was nominated for 16 Emmys, including best drama series, and won two for guest actress Michaela Coel and stunt coordination.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Wyle also took home the trophy for outstanding actor in a drama series, while his co-star Katherine LaNasa won for outstanding supporting actress.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Substance actress stunned in a V-neck LBD featuring dainty spaghetti straps and an effortless silhouette, complementing her barely-there makeup.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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