celebrity
Well-known public figure
Celebrity is fame or public attention, especially in entertainment, sports, or media: She achieved celebrity in her twenties.
More commonly, a celebrity is a famous person—someone widely recognized and discussed: The restaurant was packed with celebrities.
Celebrity culture refers to society's fascination with famous people's lives.
The word often implies fame without substance: He's a celebrity, not an artist.
Ardent admirers or coolers
- followersPeople who support someone
- fanbaseCollective devoted audience
- stansObsessive celebrity followers
- admirersPeople who appreciate someone
devotees · groupies · diehards · superfans · fandom · meet-and-greet · autograph · selfie
Celebrity status achieved
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
prominence · notoriety · household name · A-list · superstar · megastar · icon · idol
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidSensationalist newspaper format
- headlineNews article title
- interviewFormal questioning session
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
premiere · photo op · press junket · talk show · magazine cover · gossip column · TMZ · exclusive
Large, stately home
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- private jetPersonally owned aircraft
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
designer · personal chef · bodyguard · chauffeur · penthouse · red carpet · VIP · exclusive
Formal expression of support
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- brand dealPaid promotional partnership
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- trendsetterOne who initiates styles
influencer · role model · clout · platform · reach · viral · collaboration · partnership
Wealth or destiny
- net worthAssets less debts
- mogulInfluential industry leader
- billionairePerson worth ten figures
- tycoonDominant industrial leader
magnate · empire · brand · residuals · royalties · contract · salary · deal
Top celebrity ranking
- B-listMinor celebrity status
- D-listLowest celebrity tier
- eliteSuperior select group
- inner circleExclusive group of confidants
socialite · golden boy · darling · sweetheart · comeback · washed-up · has-been · legacy
fans
Ardent admirers or coolers
- followersPeople who support someone
- fanbaseCollective devoted audience
- stansObsessive celebrity followers
admirers · devotees · groupies · diehards · superfans · fandom · meet-and-greet · autograph · selfie · fan mail
stardom
Celebrity status achieved
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
renown · prominence · notoriety · household name · A-list · superstar · megastar · icon · idol · legend
paparazzi
Aggressive celebrity photographers
red carpet · premiere · photo op · press junket · talk show · magazine cover · gossip column · TMZ · exclusive · breaking news
mansion
Large, stately home
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- private jetPersonally owned aircraft
luxury · designer · personal chef · bodyguard · chauffeur · penthouse · red carpet · VIP · exclusive · bottle service
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- brand dealPaid promotional partnership
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
trendsetter · influencer · role model · clout · platform · reach · viral · collaboration · partnership · campaign
fortune
Wealth or destiny
- net worthAssets less debts
- mogulInfluential industry leader
- billionairePerson worth ten figures
tycoon · magnate · empire · brand · residuals · royalties · contract · salary · deal · investment
A-list
Top celebrity ranking
inner circle · socialite · golden boy · darling · sweetheart · comeback · washed-up · has-been · legacy · dynasty
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, megastar
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
- celebrity gossippaparazzi, tabloid, gossip column, TMZ, scandal
- famefame, famous, renown, famed, well-known
- Fame & Gloryglory, renown, acclaim, prestige, fame
- famous peoplestar, stars, legend, icon, superstar
celebritynobody
Inconsequential person
unknown · anonymity · obscurity · nonentity · noncelebrity
celebritynobody
Inconsequential person
nonentity · lightweight · mediocrity · small fry · peon
- celebrity chefsFamous professional cooks
- celebrity homesResidences of famous people
- celebrity endorsementsFamous people backing products
- celebrity scandalFamous person's public disgrace
- celebrity guestsFamous invitees to events
- internet celebrity