leading lady
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leading lady
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
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
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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