A movie star or film star is a celebrity who is well known for his or her roles in motion pictures. The word "star" actually originated from people believing they glistened like stars in the sky and they are above the rest of the public.
Movie Star, Inc. is a New York City-based manufacturer, marketer and seller of lingerie, sleepwear and other types of clothing. Organized in 1935 and formerly known as Sanmark Stardust, Inc., the company became Movie Star, Inc. in 1992.