scene stealer

Example Sentences

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She’s a known scene-stealer, so remarkably adept in front of the camera that she can brighten up anything she’s in, even if it’s only for a second.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

Olsen: You kind of had this niche of these really captivating, intriguing supporting roles and I’ve heard you say that you don’t like the phrase scene-stealer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2023

Braugher, who died on Monday at age 61, became a breakout scene-stealer in this series as Frank Pembleton, a Baltimore detective who acted as the squad’s frustrated moral center.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2023

She also was s scene-stealer in season two of “Schmigadoon!” playing a parody of Sally Bowles in “Cabaret.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

In that vein, “Fabelmans” scene-stealer Judd Hirsch could sneak in as part of a groundswell of support for the best picture front-runner.

From Washington Post • Jan. 15, 2023