actress
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This strange coincidence has nothing to do with Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist who died Tuesday morning at the age of 80.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
The ‘It Ends With Us’ actress had sought an $8 million reimbursement in dispute with Justin Baldoni.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Parton re-recorded the song for The best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a 1982 film in which she starred in and was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Her retort: “‘I’m not an actress, I’m Dolly Parton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The actress turned and pushed through the door.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
What redeems this creakily plotted work is the showcase it provides for a company of savvy older actresses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Dame Penelope Keith was one of Britain's best-loved comedy actresses thanks to her inimitable portrayal of Margo Leadbeatter in 1970s sitcom The Good Life, among other roles.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
"I always sort of go back to classic actresses in the way that they could sort of toe a line between extreme femininity and just rock hard will and grit," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Many actresses warrant other titles, and there should be spaces for those, too.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
And, generally, people whose lives were going great—NFL quarterbacks, rock stars, famous actors and actresses, genius scientists—generally, they didn’t give up their kids for adoption.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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