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 Kotb’s Today co-host Savannah Guthrie was also present for the interview, and added more details about her friend’s starstruck moment. —

Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024 Meeting swimmer Jessica Long in real life for the first time was a starstruck moment. —

Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 22 July 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for starstruck

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