Norma and Charlotte Rae are two iconic American actresses. Norma Rae is best known for her role in the 1979 film of the same name, while Charlotte Rae is best known for her role as Edna Garrett in the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life. Both actresses have had long and successful careers in television and film. The RAES in the crossword solution refers to both Norma and Charlotte Rae.