Celebrity vs. Superstar — What's the Difference?

Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of an individual or group, or occasionally a character or animal, as a result of the attention given to them by mass media. A person may attain a celebrity status from having great wealth, their participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even from their connection to another celebrity.

A superstar is someone who has great popular appeal and is widely known, prominent, or successful in their field. Celebrities referred to as "superstars" may include individuals who work as actors, musicians, athletes, and other media-based professions.

One who is widely known and of great popular interest.

A widely acclaimed star, as in movies or sports, who has great popular appeal.

Fame or popular renown.

One that is extremely popular or prominent or that is a major attraction.

(obsolete) A rite or ceremony.

Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

(uncountable) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about.

(business jargon) An exceptionally productive employee.

A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person.

A giant star.

Celebration; solemnization.

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

The state or condition of being celebrated; fame; renown; as, the celebrity of Washington.

A person of distinction or renown; - usually in the plural; as, he is one of the celebrities of the place.

A widely known person;

The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed