scene-stealer
noun
scene-steal·er
ˈsēn-ˌstē-lər 
: an actor who attracts attention when another is intended to be the center of attention
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There’s connective tissue between his character here and his PI Holland March, responsible for a headstrong daughter, in The Nice Guys, and to be fair, Gosling’s chemistry with Julia Butters (the scene-stealer from Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood) is solid.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Among Mabel’s non-furry pals, Tom Lizard (Tom Law) becomes a scene-stealer.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The close-up views of nearby Mount Yotei looming through glass walls are the scene-stealer here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Among Mabel’s non-furry pals, Tom Lizard (Tom Law) becomes a scene-stealer.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The close-up views of nearby Mount Yotei looming through glass walls are the scene-stealer here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Scene-stealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scene-stealer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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