hog the limelight

To receive or attempt to garner attention or praise at the expense or to the exclusion of someone or something else. Why did my sister have to wear such a stunning and extravagant dress to my wedding? I swear, she's always hogging the limelight! The audience member's hilarious story and infectious personality hogged the limelight during the talk show. As usual, you and I do all the work, and Alice hogs the limelight.