A celebrity is a famous person. They are a person that is talked about a lot by the media and people like to know about them and hear about them. Celebrities can be actors on film or television, musicians, singers and songwriters, high-ranking politicians, people who tell the news on television, people who go to outer space, athletes or even religious figures such as Mother Teresa. They can also be family members such as the Kardashians or royal families (often people are interested in them when they have scandalous or dramatic moments).
The term celebrity was used by many cultures before modern Western society developed its concept of fame. It is related to the Latin word cultus, meaning a religious observance or a ceremonial act. The concept of a celebrity became a feature of the early 20th century in Hollywood, where audiences actively created celebrities through their responses to films and events. This new concept of fame was distinct from traditional or birth-based celebrity and ushered in an era of mass media and personal branding, challenging status as a result.
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