Clockword
The solutions from 1 to 12 are all six-letter words ending with the letter R in the centre. Moving clockwise from 1, the letters in the outer circle will spell out the name of a Canadian actress.
1. One who pinches 2. Potion 3. Superficial appearance 4. Simpler 5. Profession 6. Bower
7. Small celestial body 8. Name for a pilgrim 9. Pauper 10. Inspire affection 11. Epistle 12. English poet