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Amanda

American  
[uh-man-duh] / əˈmæn də /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “beloved.”


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Amanda Seyfried, who won an Emmy for portraying Holmes in Hulu’s “The Dropout,” plays her again, while Christopher Abbott takes on the role of Evans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

In 2026, one can’t bring Amanda Seyfried, star of “The Dropout,” into the process of a Fielder-led documentary, show it to the public and expect that Seyfried’s presence will stay under wraps.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

After Holmes starts her prison sentence, “You Can See Everything” shifts gears and introduces Emmy-winning actress Amanda Seyfried, who played Holmes in “The Dropout.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The scandal fueled a media circus and was chronicled in a book, multiple podcasts, and the biographical mini-series "The Dropout" that starred Amanda Seyfried.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

To no avail, Amanda tried to stop him.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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