actress

Example Sentences

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It was like gay sports, particularly with the best actress and best supporting actress races.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“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

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

They included best revival of a play as well as the lead actress prize for Metcalf, a Bafta and Oscar-nominated actress known for Roseanne and Lady Bird.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I read them aloud like an actress on stage.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar