starstruck

adjective

star·struck ˈstär-ˌstrək

: particularly taken with celebrities (such as movie stars)

Examples of starstruck in a Sentence

She stared at him in starstruck awe. I know she's famous, but try not to act starstruck when you meet her.

Recent Examples on the Web Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant led the charming take on a Hollywood love story in 1999 Twenty-five years ago, a charming rom-com called Notting Hill united fan favorites Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in a meet-cute about a starstruck bookstore owner and a single-or-maybe-not movie star. —

Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 Walton went out of his way to engage with my starstruck family and friends while unknowingly giving me the reinforcements to give my speech. —

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024 The old guild had mirrored the old studio: stars ran the show, in a starstruck system in which a grievance could bring movie production to a halt. —

Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024 Earlier in the day, Zendaya stole the show at a more temperate reception downstairs, graciously taking selfies with throngs of starstruck revelers. —

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for starstruck

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