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cameo

[kam-ee-oh] / ˈkæm iˌoʊ /




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She recently returned to acting for the first time in nearly a decade, with a cameo as herself in forthcoming comedy Close Personal Friends, which stars Lily Collins and Brie Larson.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

But in “Tony” he stays behind the camera, with not even a Tarantino-style cameo.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Tielemans showed in his brief cameo he can take some of the pressure off the Portuguese.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Hitchcock became a star, easily recognized by audiences, largely due to self-generated efforts: hosting his own television series and making cameo appearances in his features.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Hoover made a cameo appearance in the 1959 movie, which further enshrined him in the popular imagination.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Since then, Curry had been in a wheelchair, with on-screen cameos including as the criminologist in the 2016 TV remake of “Rocky Horror.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

For now, Ben Gannon-Doak, 20, has become a Scotland regular over the past couple of years, while Findlay Curtis, 19, made two late cameos at the World Cup.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

There are repeated gags about Allie’s job singing covers of popular songs reworked for pharmaceutical companies and almost too many celebrity cameos.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Relying on a trailer would be a disservice to your soul, not to mention that watching it would spoil a couple of key comedic bits and cameos that are best seen within their intended context.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

The promenades boast animated cameos and portraits of famed courtiers that wink and wave as we pass.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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