co-star

/kˈəʊstˈɑː/

/kˈoʊstˈɑːɹ/

Co-star

a leading actor or actress who takes part in a movie, play, etc.

to co-star

MAIN VERB

be the co-star in a performance

to have a leading role alongside another actor in a movie, TV show, or play

Examples

1. The actress had a love child with her co-star.

2. He got the hook, reportedly due to differences with his co-star.

3. In the interview the actor revealed he had a man crush on his co-star.

4. The tabloids were quick to label the famous actor as a backdoor man after rumors circulated about his affairs with multiple co-stars.