9.05.2025 Celebs Flashcards
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Kelly, a commoner, married __ __ when she wed Prince Rainier of Monaco.
(= married someone from a royal family)
Kelly, a commoner, married into royalty when she wed Prince Rainier of Monaco.
wed = get married (Past Simple and Perfect - wed or wedded)
Much of what’s gone on in Wade’s personal life has been t__ f__ for years.
(= news or gossip that is sensationalized and often trivial)
Much of what’s gone on in Wade’s personal life has been tabloid fodder for years.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren’t like most __ __ celebrity couples.
(= the highest tier of celebrities, often sought after for their fame)
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren’t like most A-list celebrity couples.
But for the Kardashians it only added to the effect of their curious stardom. For those who don’t know, the sisters are __ __ __ __.
(= known primarily for their celebrity status rather than for any specific talent or achievement)
But for the Kardashians it only added to the effect of their curious stardom. For those who don’t know, the sisters are famous for being famous.
His album No Way Out played on some familiar gangsta themes, but it’s a __ __
(= a very successful song, movie, or other work)
His album No Way Out played on some familiar gangsta themes, but it’s a smash hit.
Would it be fair to call me a __ __ w__ just because my next song falls flat?
(= an artist or group that achieves mainstream popularity with only one song)
Would it be fair to call me a one-hit wonder just because my next song falls flat?
Kim Kardashian reportedly wants to take some time __ from __ __.
(= to withdraw from public attention or fame)
Kim Kardashian reportedly wants to take some time away from the spotlight.
The comedian, who __ __ __ __ after ending her long-running talk show in 2022, posted a peaceful countryside moment on Instagram this week.
(= withdrew from public visibility or attention)
The comedian, who stepped away from the spotlight after ending her long-running talk show in 2022, posted a peaceful countryside moment on Instagram this week.
He acts humble, but it’s __ __ __.
(= done to impress others but not sincere or genuine)
He acts humble, but it’s all for show.
An unwieldy phrase — ‘the child of a celebrity’ — was reduced to a catchy buzzword: __ __ .
(= a term for a child of a celebrity who benefits from familial connections in their career)
unwieldy /ʌnˈwiːl.di/ громоздкий
An unwieldy phrase – ‘the child of a celebrity’ – was reduced to a catchy buzzword: nepo baby.
Their messy breakup became instant __ __.
(= news or gossip that is sensationalized and often trivial)
Their messy breakup became instant tabloid fodder.
During her meteoric __ to __ on Charlie’s Angels, the public fell in love with Farrah Fawcett.
(= a rapid rise to popularity or success)
During her meteoric rise to fame on Charlie’s Angels, the public fell in love with Farrah Fawcett.
The Coleman character is a __ star who now works as a building superintendent.
(= a young performer who achieves fame at an early age)
superintendent - начальник, управляющий
The Coleman character is a child star who now works as a building superintendent.
A former child stars who w__ __ __ rails from Britney Spears to Lindsay Lohan.
(= to experience a decline in behavior or stability)
A former child stars who went off the rails from Britney Spears to Lindsay Lohan.
Later, she __ __ again as a dramatic actress on stage, film and television.
(= changed her identity or role dramatically)
Later, she reinvented herself again as a dramatic actress on stage, film and television.
Depp g__ __ throughout the 1990s for immersing himself in characters.
(= achieved acknowledgment or approval)
Depp gained recognition throughout the 1990s for immersing himself in characters.
The __ __ show was nominated for a record 22 Emmy Awards in 2009.
(= well-received by critics, получившее признание/одобрение критиков)
The critically acclaimed show was nominated for a record 22 Emmy Awards in 2009.
He later __ his production success into a career as a solo artist.
(= to transform or convert something into a different form or use, превратить)
He later parlayed his production success into a career as a solo artist.
UK /ˈpɑː.li/
US /ˈpɑːr.leɪ/
After brief __ on Law & Order and Royal Pains, his first big break came in the form of a recurring role as Finn.
(= a short period of time spent doing a job or activity, (короткого) пребывания)
After brief stints on Law & Order and Royal Pains, his first big break came in the form of a recurring role as Finn.
His __ came in the early 1990s in Germany, where he won his first orders.
(= a significant opportunity that leads to success)
His big break came in the early 1990s in Germany, where he won his first orders.
I really cannot understand this __ between Universal attractions and Disney’s.
( = a prolonged dispute or quarrel, конфликт, вражда)
I really cannot understand this feud between Universal attractions and Disney’s.
/fjuːd/
Professor Mann said the allegations are untrue and are part of a __ campaign.
(= a coordinated effort to damage someone’s reputation)
Professor Mann said the allegations are untrue and are part of a smear campaign.
In the same decade, she re__ __ as a talk show host.
(= changed her job and/or the way she looked and behaved so that she seemed very different)
host /həʊst/
In the same decade, she reinvented herself as a talk show host.
reinvent /ˌriː.ɪnˈvent/
A number of __ attended the party.
A number of celebs attended the party.
A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business. Informally this can be abbreviated to celeb or, in UK English, sleb. Sleb is usually a disapproving word for a celebrity.
