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leading lady

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /
NOUN
female star of production
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The pair ultimately found their leading lady — relative newcomer Deva Cassel, daughter of Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci — in Italy.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

Just this week, he was pictured "getting cosy" with his Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney at the Santa Barbara international film festival, prompting a flurry of headlines about his "new leading lady".

From BBC Feb. 13, 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

One Saturday, Harold and his company put on The Minister’s Sweetheart in which the handsome village minister was in love with Gerry Morehouse, the leading lady.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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