actress
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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress who appeared in two "Godzilla" films, died early Tuesday in a car accident in the US state of Maryland, police said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
She made history in 1990 when she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, beating Hollywood stars including Julia Roberts and Anjelica Huston.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We reject it completely,” said actress Karenina Ivankovic, 37.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Regina Hall, 55, is an actress known for the films “Scary Movie” and four of its sequels, “Support the Girls” and “One Battle After Another.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Somewhere along the line—in one damn incarnation or another, if you like—you not only had a hankering to be an actor or an actress but to be a good one.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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
She and Jackie Hoffman will be two American narrators for the show, while two British actresses perform the scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Many actresses warrant other titles, and there should be spaces for those, too.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
A fast-paced Indian song pulses as Bollywood actresses in crimson outfits twirl in perfect coordination in front of a stage decorated with yellow and red flowers.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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