Celebrity

A black and white photograph of a woman posing while laying on the ground. In front of her, numerous photographers take pictures of her.
The French celebrity Brigitte Bardot being photographed at the 1958 Venice Film Festival

Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group due to the attention given to them by mass media. The word is also used to refer to famous individuals. A person may attain celebrity status by having great wealth, participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even their connection to another celebrity. 'Celebrity' usually implies a favorable public image, as opposed to the neutrals 'famous' or 'notable', or the negatives 'infamous' and 'notorious'.

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