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co-star

British  

noun

  1. an actor who shares star billing with another

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to share star billing (with another actor)

  2. (tr) to present as sharing top billing

    the film co-starred Mae West and W. C. Fields

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Additionally, tabloids and other outlets have kept close tabs on her romantic relationships, including her reunions with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, following a reported split with “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

The Thank U, Next and 7 Rings singer was billed to appear alongside her Wicked co-star, British actor Jonathan Bailey in the new production of Sondheim's critically acclaimed 1984 musical.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Anne Hathaway and Holland co-star as his wife Penelope and son Telemachus.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

When James’s co-star Luka Doncic went down injured before the Lakers’ postseason, most observers expected them to bow out quickly against the younger, fresher, and statistically better Houston Rockets in the first round.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

When I think about Mom’s stories—the thrilling tales about her years at Princeton—Jack was usually her co-star.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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