movie star
Famous screen actor
A movie star is a famous film actor, typically one whose name alone can draw audiences to theaters.
The term suggests celebrity status beyond mere acting talent—movie stars are public figures whose personal lives attract media attention.
Someone can be a working actor without being a movie star, but stardom implies box-office power and widespread recognition.
Public recognition, widespread
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- publicityMedia-driven awareness
- headlinesArticle titles in newspapers
autographs · fanbase · A-lister · gossip · entourage · spotlight · hype · charisma
Pictorial screen symbol
- idolObject of worship
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- leading manPrincipal male actor
leading lady · diva · sex symbol · matinee idol · ingénue · veteran · sensation · phenomenon
Ceremonial welcome flooring
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- designerOne who plans appearances
- premiereFirst public performance
limelight · glitz · opulence · chic · fashion · beauty · couture · gown
Motion picture theater
- filmMovie or coating
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
screenplay · director · box office · studio · agent · contract · sequel · franchise
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- publicityMedia-driven awareness
headlines · autographs · fanbase · A-lister · gossip · entourage · spotlight · hype · charisma · scandal
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
- idolObject of worship
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
leading man · leading lady · diva · sex symbol · matinee idol · ingénue · veteran · sensation · phenomenon · trailblazer
red carpet
Ceremonial welcome flooring
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- designerOne who plans appearances
premiere · limelight · glitz · opulence · chic · fashion · beauty · couture · gown · tuxedo
cinema
Motion picture theater
- filmMovie or coating
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
feature · screenplay · director · box office · studio · agent · contract · sequel · franchise · producer
acting
Temporarily holding position
performance · character · monologue · dialogue · scene · rehearsal · casting · method · drama · ensemble
- celebritiesA-lister, celebrity, TV personalities, media personalities, famous face
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, big screen
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
- wax museumwax figure, historical figure, Madame Tussauds, world leader, glass eyes
- Film Biographiesbiopic, film career, screen legend, life story, leading ladies
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
movie starnobody
Inconsequential person
bit player · has-been · extra · background actor · character actor
movie starextra
Additional, beyond necessary
walk-on · background actor · stand-in · body double · stunt double
star, movie, stars, movies, superstar, starry, stardom, megastar, filmmaker