leading lady

Example Sentences

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The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

"I thought I'll get into the back seat beside the son's friend, but oh no the leading lady has to sit in the front seat," she continued.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 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

This is what we’re here for, after all, and any shark movie that isn’t willing to make proper use of its leading lady is a no-go.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 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