(celebrities)
1.
A ~ is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.
In 1944, at the age of 30, Hersey suddenly became a ~.
...a host of celebrities.
= star
N-COUNT
2.
If a person or thing achieves ~, they become famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.
Joanna has finally made it to the first rank of ~ after 25 years as an actress.
N-UNCOUNT