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