He then was looking for an actress to take up the lead female role.

So when it's my turn to use the word, I'll go for actress.

For a young actor or actress it means something to their career.

But she does acknowledge that there is a major, central role for an older actress.

I'm absolutely positive that she will be nominated for best actress.

Take extra points for the actor or actress who spoke them.

She said it was certainly difficult for older actresses to find work in movies.

"She knew the story line and that there's a fantastic lead role for an actress."

The award was named for an American actress and writer who died in 1977 at the age of 42.

"Such parts for black actresses are few and far between," she explained.