leading lady
Example Sentences
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But it also leaves one realizing that “A Private Life,” despite the commanding leading lady holding its center, is a bit mixed up by design.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
Though Kelly is not nearly as funny as Cameron Diaz in “The Holiday,” she’s a leading lady both radiant and relatable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
Crawford’s rise from chorus line to leading lady was driven by the actress’s commitment to her movie-star dreams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
At 19, she was a Broadway leading lady in "Next to Normal."
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2025
Meanwhile, Booth passes within inches of leading lady Laura Keene as he limps off the stage.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
