prima donna

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The film may lull periodically, but all else fades away when the prima donna takes center stage for her aria.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

Eidinger, an expert prima donna, brings out the tragic absurdity of men who blindly follow orders.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

On the back of such stories, Andrews was given a slew of lionising monikers: "prima donna in pigtails," "infant prodigy of trills," "the miracle voice" and "Britain's juvenile coloratura."

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2022

Ahead of her debut in Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl,’ ‘Glee’ star Lea Michele discussed the allegations about her microaggressions and prima donna behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2022

You really are a tiresome little prima donna.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan