Performer prone to theatrics (4)

I believe the answer is:

diva

(Other definitions for diva that I've seen before include "High-maintenance opera singer?" , "Operatic ego" , "fat lady?" , "Great performer" , "Successful lady" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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