The term 'Bruce or Laura' refers to the American actors Bruce Dern and Laura Dern. Bruce Dern is an Academy Award-nominated actor who has appeared in films such as The Cowboys, Coming Home, and Nebraska. Laura Dern is an Academy Award-winning actress who has appeared in films such as Jurassic Park, Wild at Heart, and Big Little Lies. The crossword solution for this term is DERN, which is the surname of both Bruce and Laura Dern.