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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The ultra-rare scene-stealer worth between $5 and $7 million.
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Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Arguably the scene-stealer of the movie is Tim Drake, the third Robin who has not got much love in past DC movies and shows.
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Rafael Motamayor,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The film balances emotional character growth with some truly epic action sequences, while Jason Momoa’s Lobo is an absolute scene-stealer.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Both actors won Academy Awards for their performances, but the true scene-stealer is the Brussels Griffon owned by Melvin’s neighbor.
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Camille Perri,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Arguably the scene-stealer of the movie is Tim Drake, the third Robin who has not got much love in past DC movies and shows.
—
Rafael Motamayor,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The film balances emotional character growth with some truly epic action sequences, while Jason Momoa’s Lobo is an absolute scene-stealer.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Both actors won Academy Awards for their performances, but the true scene-stealer is the Brussels Griffon owned by Melvin’s neighbor.
—
Camille Perri,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Scene-stealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scene-stealer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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