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actress

[ak-tris] / ˈæk trɪs /
NOUN
woman actor
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“Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinary” midcentury modern Los Angeles retreat is already under offer—mere days after the on-screen star put the property on the market for $6 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Not to mention the opportunity to introduce Ann-Margret, an iconic actress, singer and dancer, “to millions of people in a different demographic than might’ve been exposed otherwise,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The critically hailed revival of ‘Death of a Salesman’ wins TK Tony Awards, including best revival and best featured actress in a play for Laurie Metcalf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Singer Benson Boone and actress Suki Waterhouse have become some of the few so far to confirm they'll be going - but haven't provided any details.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Did you know that the original Star Trek actress was a for-reals astronaut recruiter?” he’d asked.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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