We’re All Made of Stars
Joelle said in the early morning on April 3, 2008
My entry the other day about everyone being famous got me thinking… are there still “stars” out there? I suppose there are, but they’re going the way of the dodo, wouldn’t you say?
With such a deluge of celebrity, how you decide who the stars are? And what qualifies one to be a star? Sheer celebrity or is skill required? Paris Hilton might be considered a celebrity, but there are several layers of elegance, charisma and talent that prevent her from being a star, in my opinion. Lather, rinse, and repeat on every other bimbette that’s famous for nothing.
Julia Roberts? I think she qualifies as a star. She’s über-famous, for all intents a classy woman and has a skill and/or talent that is respected in her industry. Grace + Talent x Fame = Star. Rich Dad x Famous Friend / Coke - Panties = Celebrity.
I think that sums it up.
I’m curious who you would consider a “star” in terms of celebrities these days… Nicole Richie or Charlize Theron? Tom Cruise* or Anyone from One Tree Hill? As I said before, I feel like I’m more often hanging out on the opposite side of the generation gap so the chick from The Hills could be some kind of ingenue. 
* Total whackjob… but a star nonetheless.
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from Alaska
I agree with your calculations. It seems to me that celebrity is not something you should aspire to be. I am appalled their mothers are not horrified, some of the things these girls do.
When I think of stars, I think of Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp, Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster, etc. Those that are very talented and who I never, or rarely, hear any gossipy mention of anywhere else. But mostly because of the talent.
Those people that are famous just because? Ugh. Drives me up a wall…
from Chicago
I agree with you and Andrea. I am pretty old school as well, though. In addition to those already listed - I have a soft-spot for Morgan Freeman, Vince Vaughn, Drew Barrymore, Edward Norton and Susan Sarandon - Their talent and passion makes them stars.
Keanu Reeves, though? Why is he famous? Why do people put him in Movies? Worst actor - ever.
from Columbia City, IN
I would add George Clooney, Anthony Hopkins, Judy Dench, Ryan Gosling, Helen Mirren, etc., to the previously mentioned stars.
I am amazed along with the others here that some of those bimbos get so much face time.
reese witherspoon & kiera knightly. julia roberts without a doubt. johnny depp, harrison ford, & tom cruise (aside from his bizarre antics)
potential stars: anne hathaway & little abigale bresdale(sp?)
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i still say audrey hepburn holds the title though.
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
I would have to agree with everyone here. I don’t know about Ryan Gosling… hmm… well, yeah. He seems to have star quality.
I know that Keanu Reeves is probably a star to many people… I guess he’s a star, but I’d have to agree with you on the talent front. He’s the anomaly in my theory. lol.
I think Anne Hathaway is going to be the next Julia Roberts.