film star
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Although he was as celebrated a film star as you could find to come out of the 20th century, Redford was more interested in making movies than the trappings that came along with it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
A ubiquitous avant-garde film star, Kier died Sunday morning, his partner, Delbert McBride, confirmed to Variety.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
Gainsbourg, traditionally a film star, initially was hesitant to be part of a TV series because she doesn’t like to feel rushed when shooting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025
"She's a phony, but I guess the public likes that…" This is the line that actress Joan Crawford is said to have declared about film star Bette Davis.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025
His heavy jaw like an old film star.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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