leading lady

[lee-ding]

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noun

an actress who plays the principal female role in a motion picture or play.

Origin of leading lady

First recorded in 1870–75

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And despite being mostly a disappointment, it also—mostly—proves she's earned that leading-lady crown.
Is Kristen Wiig Still ‘Girl Most Likely’ to Succeed?
Kevin Fallon
July 22, 2013