Celebrity is the state or fact of being famous, widely discussed, or publicly esteemed. It may also refer to the fame or renown conferred by a particular profession, event, or object. It is sometimes contrasted with obscurity or anonymity. The word celebrity is derived from Latin celebritas and has the meaning of “fame” or “renown” (see world fame).
The modern sense of celebrity is a result of the development of newspaper journalism, which created a discursive realm that challenged status based on birth or traditional achievement. People can become celebrities if they have a public persona that attracts attention, which often leads to media coverage of their daily activities. Celebrities can be subjected to intense and continuous scrutiny of their actions, which can be stressful for them. This increased visibility can result in a variety of negative consequences, such as mental breakdowns or drug addiction.
Many celebrities are well known for their roles in films or TV series. Actors who have starred in multiple movies and TV series tend to become particularly popular, such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Sofia Vergara, and Millie Bobby Brown. Singers can also become well known as a result of their work, such as Beyonce, Rihanna, and Ariana Grande. Celebrities can also become known for philanthropic or social activism efforts, such as Kim Kardashian and Song Hye-kyo. This quiz features a dynamic mix of questions that balances easy and challenging to suit casual fans and die-hard pop culture buffs alike.