: a woman or girl who is an actor
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One of those people is Emmy-winning actress, activist and producer Kerry Washington.
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Richard Fowler, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Gold and Diamond Evening Purse: Estimated Value $100,000 to $200,000
Taylor was seen with her gold and diamond evening purse in December 1964, when the actress and her then-husband, Richard Burton, attended the Lido premiere, which was a burlesque show, in Paris, per Julien’s.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
The song’s music video also stars Indian actress, Disha Patani.
—Katie Cao, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
The actress, 52, stepped out in a daring fashion choice for the New York City screening of her upcoming film Riff Raff at Regal Essex Crossing on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Richard Fowler, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Gold and Diamond Evening Purse: Estimated Value $100,000 to $200,000
Taylor was seen with her gold and diamond evening purse in December 1964, when the actress and her then-husband, Richard Burton, attended the Lido premiere, which was a burlesque show, in Paris, per Julien’s.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
The song’s music video also stars Indian actress, Disha Patani.
—Katie Cao, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
The actress, 52, stepped out in a daring fashion choice for the New York City screening of her upcoming film Riff Raff at Regal Essex Crossing on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actress. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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