co-star
Britishnoun
verb
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to share star billing (with another actor)
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(tr) to present as sharing top billing
the film co-starred Mae West and W. C. Fields
Example Sentences
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His “Peaky Blinders” co-star Cillian Murphy remembered Neill as “one of the kindest, funniest and gentlest people, and one of the finest actors,” while Nicole Kidman celebrated Neill as “one of the greats.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Damon’s co-star Tom Holland is slightly more hopeful.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The show's star Jean Smart has already won four Emmys for her portrayal of Deborah Vance and is nominated once again, as is co-star Hannah Einbinder, who won her first Emmy last year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
He along with Houston co-star and producer Kevin Costner argued for an a cappella beginning and slow build.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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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