A star is born
Meaning
This phrase signifies the moment a new, exceptionally talented individual rises to fame or achieves significant recognition, especially in the entertainment industry.
Origin
The phrase exploded into the public consciousness with the release of the 1937 American film, 'A Star Is Born'. This iconic movie, and its subsequent highly successful remakes, told the captivating story of a talented young actress's rise to stardom even as her mentor's career falters. The title perfectly encapsulated the dramatic, often sudden, arrival of a new talent onto the world stage, particularly in Hollywood. Before the film, similar ideas of rising talent existed, but it was the movie's enduring appeal and memorable title that cemented 'A star is born' as the definitive idiom for the thrilling emergence of a new celebrated figure.
Examples
- When her powerful voice filled the stadium, the audience knew instantly that a star was born.
- After years of struggle, the young actress's breakout role in the new drama proved that a star was indeed born.