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"Hey, we're the good guys! Los...buenos...guys!"
"But, my dear boy, I'm a celebrity."
― Doyle Blackwell and V.V. Argost (The Secret Saturdays)
"Hello, America, I'm Murdoc and we're-we're Gorillaz."
― Murdoc Niccals (Gorillaz)

The archetype for a character who either is or is based on/modeled after a celebrity. Variation of Fictional Trope.

Also Called[]

  • Celebrity Expy/Pastiche/Parody
  • Famous Person

Properties[]

The character either is or is based on/modeled after a celebrity, the status of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group as a result of the attention given to them by mass media; a person may attain celebrity status by having great wealth, participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even from their connection to another celebrity. This can either be real life celebrities or celebrities that exist in a fictional in-universe history.

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Flaws/Weaknesses[]

  • Celebrity status may be fleeting.
  • Depending on the continuity, writers, and company mandates, characters may suddenly undergo a complete retcon to their behavior, mindset, or entire history.
  • They must realize that being a celebrity is not the same as being a true hero.
  • Some want to give being a celebrity, and live a normal life.

Example Characters[]

See also: No Celebrities Were Harmed, Celebrity Superhero, and Famed In-Story.

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

Cartoons

  • Ben Tennyson (Ben 10)
  • Danny Fenton/Danny Phantom (Danny Phantom)
  • The Gorillaz (Gorillaz)
    • Murdoc Niccals
    • Stuart "Stu-Pot" Pot/2-D
    • Russell Hobbs
    • Noodle
  • Angel Dust (Hazbin Hotel)
  • Jackie Chan (Jackie Chan Adventures)
  • Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes)
  • Various Characters (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
  • V.V. Argost (The Secret Saturdays)
  • Shrek (Shrek)
  • Puss in Boots (Shrek)
  • Stump (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
  • Arnold the Pit Bull (Tiny Toon Adventures)
  • Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)

Comics

Live Television/Movies

Video Games

  • Robert Garcia (Art of Fighting series)
  • Jennifer Simpson (Clock Tower series)
  • Vil Schoenheit (Disney: Twisted-Wonderland)
  • Augustus "Cole Train" Cole (Gears of War)
  • Marcus Fenix (Gears of War)
  • Sonia Strumm (Mega Man Star Force)
  • Various Bands (Show by Rock!!)
  • Mario (Super Mario Bros. series)
  • Luigi (Super Mario Bros. series)

Web Animation/Comics

  • Verosika Mayday (Helluva Boss)
  • Fizzarolli (Helluva Boss)
  • Julio Scoundrél (The Order of the Stick)

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