filmstar

Hollywood leading player

A filmstar is a famous movie actor, someone whose name and face draw audiences to theaters.

The single-word spelling is more common in British English; Americans typically write film star as two words.

The term sounds slightly old-fashioned compared to movie star.

cinema

blockbuster

Enormously successful entertainment property

box office · sequel · genre · screenplay · cinematography · trailer · Hollywood · Bollywood · Nollywood · studio system

celebrity

paparazzi

Aggressive celebrity photographers

fame · publicity · endorsements · fanbase · gossip · headlines · premiere · spotlight · entourage · scandal

charisma

magnetism

Force between poles

  • auraPerceived emanation surrounding someone
  • presenceState of being somewhere
  • allureAttractive, tempting quality

charm · appeal · poise · screen presence · captivating · mesmerizing · sparkle · likeability · photogenic · camera-ready

acting

script

Written words for performance

dialogue · performance · cast · director · method acting · ensemble · understudy · costume · scene · backstage

legacy

legendary

Famous beyond ordinary measure

influential · classic · immortalized · revered · Golden Age · matinee idol · retrospective · biopic · tribute · Oscar winner

glamour

elegance

Refined, graceful quality

opulence · glitz · sophistication · designer gowns · jewelry · makeover · stylist · couture · cosmetics · transformation

Opposites
medium/performance venue

filmstarstage actor

Live theater performer

theater actor · Broadway star · stage performer · radio personality · voice actor

fame/status level

filmstarnobody

Inconsequential person

bit player · extra · background actor · unknown · has-been

role in production

filmstarstagehand

Backstage theater worker

gaffer · grip · production assistant · cameraman · film editor

Family

star, film, superstar, stardom, filming, filmmaker, filmmaking, filmmakers, filmography

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G