famous for being famous
famous for being famous
Said of someone who is well-known only for being a fixture in the media, rather than having a particular talent or achievement. She's not even an actress—she's just famous for being famous.
See also: being, famous
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
famous for being famous
having no recognizable reason for your fame other than high media exposure.See also: being, famous
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- have (one's) name in lights
- have your name in lights
- big in (something or somewhere)
- have been around
- make a name
- make a name for (oneself)
- make a name for oneself
- make a name for yourself
- big woman on campus
- campus