The state of being a famous and celebrated performer or public figure.
From 'star' (celestial body, or prominent person) plus '-dom' (state of being, from Old English). The compound 'stardom' emerged in the 1900s as mass entertainment created new kinds of celebrity.
Stardom is a modern invention—before film and radio, no individual could be known by millions simultaneously. Movie studios literally manufactured stardom, controlling everything from screen names to romantic scandals.
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