A celebrity 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 celebrity. a host of celebrities. = star
The state or condition of being celebrated; fame; renown; as, the celebrity of Washington
If a person or thing achieves celebrity, 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 celebrity after 25 years as an actress