movie stars
Famous screen actors
Movie stars are famous actors, particularly those known for leading roles in major films.
The term evokes Hollywood glamour and celebrity—not just acting ability but the charisma that draws audiences: She dreamed of becoming a movie star.
Star power matters as much as talent; movie stars can open a film based on their name alone.
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- OscarsFilm achievement honors
- box office drawProfitable film attraction
- actorOne who portrays characters
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
screen presence · silver screen · marquee · golden age · cinema · starlet · A-list · matinee idol · leading lady · entertainer · iconic roles · big screen · paparazzi · tabloid fodder · fame · walk of fame · entourage · glamour
- celebritiesA-lister, celebrity, megastar, TV personalities, media personalities
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, big screen
- entertainment historyvaudeville, silent films, talkies, Hollywood, radio drama
- film peopledirectors, filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers
- wax museumsMadame Tussauds, wax figures, wax museums, historical figures, political figures
- glamourglam, red carpet, glamour, paparazzi, glitter
movie starsextras
Additional items included
walk-ons · spear carriers · stand-ins · body doubles · stunt doubles
movie starsunknowns
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ordinary people · regular folks · average Joes · civilians · the masses
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