Superstar: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

A superstar is a widely acclaimed celebrity, such as a star of motion pictures or live theatre, who has great popular appeal and is prominent, or who is a major attraction. These celebrities may include actors, actresses, directors, musicians and athletes.

Partial list of superstars

Actors and Actresses:

• Marlon Brando
• Joan Crawford
• Tom Cruise
• Bette Davis
• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Collin Farrell
• Harrison Ford
• Greta Garbo
• Judy Garland
• Nicole Kidman
• Marilyn Monroe
• Liza Minelli
• Brad Pitt
• Julia Roberts
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Shirley Temple
• Lana Turner

Directors:

• Alfred Hitchcock

Musicians:

• Maurice Chevalier
• Judy Garland
• Whitney Houston
• Elvis Presley
• Michael Jackson
• Madonna
• Dean Martin
• Frank Sinatra

Athletes:

• Muhammad Ali
• Wayne Gretzky
• Michael Jordan
• Babe Ruth
• Tiger Woods

See also: movie star, supermodel