Alien lodger gets star part (7,4)

I believe the answer is:

leading role

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'alien lodger' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't tell whether it can be defined by this definition.

'star part' is the wordplay.
'star' becomes 'leading' (synonyms).
'part' becomes 'role' (eg a theatrical role).
'leading'+'role'='LEADING ROLE'

'gets' is the link.

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I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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