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famous for being famous

Adjective

Meaning

famous for being famous

(derogatory) Having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason; appearing to generate their own fame, or well-known only through association with an existing celebrity, as opposed to fame based on achievements, skill, or talent.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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People are famous for being famous and for nothing else. And good luck to them, because it lasts about a year and then they're nothing again. Brian Johnson

I can't see any value in being a celebrity, famous for being famous. Noomi Rapace

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