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actress

[ak-tris] / ˈæk trɪs /
NOUN
woman actor
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert is again trying to sell her luxurious L.A. pad for nearly $2.1 million— weeks after making a sudden return to acting following a long hiatus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Actress Hayden Panettiere’s picturesque childhood home has been relisted for $3.7 million—just weeks after the “Nashville” star released an emotional memoir reflecting on the “brutal” experiences she endured as a child star.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Among them were Best Revival of a Play and Best Supporting Actress for Laurie Metcalf, known for her role in the series "Roseanne."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Actress and comedian Dame Meera Syal, known for The Kumars At No 42 and Goodness Gracious Me, was recognised for services to literature, drama and charity.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Hers says ‘Lead Actress, Maddie Tanaka’ on it.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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