The Irving Actress in question is AMY Irving, an American actress who has been active in the film industry since the 1970s. Her most notable roles include the title character in the 1976 film Carrie and the mother of the titular character in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Her initials are A.I., which correspond to the crossword solutions GARP (4 letters) and TSGARP (6 letters). AMY Irving is also known for her marriage to director Steven Spielberg from 1985 to 1989.