Noun
someone who is adored blindly and excessively
Source: WordNetIf you elect a matinee idol mayor, you're going to have a musical comedy administration. Robert Moses
I've been really lucky to have had a variety of roles, and I don't think I'm in danger of being typecast as the romantic lead. I think there's honour in working as constantly as you can. That isn't easy. And I'm no matinee idol. Tobias Menzies
I'm not unattractive, but I'm not a matinee idol. I think I have a very non-threatening look - I'm fine, I'm right in the middle. Steve Carell
Her first marriage, to British matinee idol Maxwell Reed the day after she turned 18, was not a good idea and Joan knew it. Source: Internet
Routh certainly has the matinee idol looks required for this role and his large presence does wonders for the larger than life hero he plays. Source: Internet
Ray has matinee idol looks — he recently appeared on the hit series Nashville — to go with songwriting, playing and singing talents that have many talking about him as the next Luke Bryan. Source: Internet