Actress

usgb/ˈæktrəs/
noun

A woman who performs roles in plays, movies, or TV shows.

She is an actress in a popular TV show.
Visual representation of "actress" - A woman who performs roles in plays, movies, or TV shows

Often appears as...

  • leading actress
  • successful actress
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Gender-Specific

The term 'actress' is used specifically for women, while 'actor' is used for men.

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Meryl Streep is an accomplished actress.
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Cultural Nuance

In some cultural discussions, 'actor' is used gender-neutrally to include both males and females.

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The award category was changed from 'Best Actress' to 'Best Actor' regardless of gender.
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Profession Versatility

An actress may also work in theater, do voice acting, or partake in other performance arts.

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The actress received acclaim for her voice acting in the animated film.
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