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The leading lady, who portrayed the fictional first female president of the United States, won a Golden Globe for Best Actress — Television Series Drama.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
As Bridgerton fans prepare to return to the Ton and Lady Whistledown’s latest round of society gossip, the Shonda Rhimes show’s latest leading lady is putting a head-turning twist on Regency-era fashion.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Hamnet won the evening’s final award shortly after its leading lady, Jessie Buckley, picked up the statue for best actress in a drama.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The doll features the iconic gingham dress, stunning jewelry accessories, and even a makeover to look like leading lady Margot Robbie.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
As Bridgerton fans prepare to return to the Ton and Lady Whistledown’s latest round of society gossip, the Shonda Rhimes show’s latest leading lady is putting a head-turning twist on Regency-era fashion.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Hamnet won the evening’s final award shortly after its leading lady, Jessie Buckley, picked up the statue for best actress in a drama.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The doll features the iconic gingham dress, stunning jewelry accessories, and even a makeover to look like leading lady Margot Robbie.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading lady
leading man
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At the Venice International Film Festival premiere of George's latest film Jay Kelly, Amal accompanied the leading man on the red carpet.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Despite his leading man good looks and general typecasting in brooding, self-serious, macho roles, Alexander Skarsgård is a big-time goofy weirdo.—
Charu Sinha,
Vulture,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Leading lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20lady. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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