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  • noun Plural form of actress.

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  • I think the range of actors/actresses is amazing, and was also drawn in by the trailer at the beginning of New Moon.

    Twilight Lexicon » Lexicon Review: Remember Me, the New Yorker’s View 2010

  • "The Women of SNL" (NBC at 9), a special that looks back at famous "Saturday Night Live" actresses, is previewed by Tom Shales.

    TV highlights Tom Shales 2010

  • I've never understood why Angelina Jolie always seems to get bashed by commentors on film sites such as these, but certain actresses whose talent Jolie eclipses always seem to be in high demand for every picture announced, for some reason.

    Darren Aronofsky in Talks to Direct Angelina Jolie in Serena | /Film 2010

  • Jun. 14th, 2010 05: 35 am (UTC) they've only filmed the pilot, and a majority of that footage will likely be cut since two of the main actresses have been replaced. so i'm not sure why you're complaining. i'm shocked (and pleased!) that we got footage at all. i thought it would LITERALLY be only trees and hooves and a logo

    Missed the Teaser? grrm 2010

  • Mostly, it's the heartbreakingly honest performances by the film's four main actresses – and that Daniels dared to give Mariah Carey a mustache.

    Women of 'Precious' undertake transformational roles 2009

  • It's a sad truth that the past couple of years have seen the passing of actors and actresses from the Golden Age of filmmaking.

    Paul Newman passes away 2008

  • Why being the supernanny of skanky coked out C-grade actresses is no fun, but fun to read about.

    Archive 2005-06-01 Ben Barren 2005

  • Why being the supernanny of skanky coked out C-grade actresses is no fun, but fun to read about.

    Friday Del.icio.us Links Ben Barren 2005

  • "Miss Digital World" is the first beauty contest reserved for the likes of video game heroine Lara Croft, computer-cloned actresses from the "Matrix" films and new beauties tweaked to perfection with 3D graphics.

    Virtual vanity? 2003

  • "Miss Digital World" is the first beauty contest reserved for the likes of video game heroine Lara Croft, computer-cloned actresses from the "Matrix" films and new beauties tweaked to perfection with 3D graphics.

    Archive 2003-11-01 2003

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