Famous for being famous, in popular culture terminology, refers to someone who attains celebrity status for no particular identifiable reason. The individual will often be somehow attached to individuals who are considered to be famous for another reason. Frequently these individuals are associated with people who are famous for a particular reason, through marriage or family connections. The term is a pejorative, suggesting that the individual has no particular talents or abilities. Even when their fame arises from a particular talent or action on their part, the term will sometimes still apply if their fame is disproportionate to what they earned through their own talent or work. A person who is considered famous for being famous will sometimes choose to capitalize on their image for fame and money.
Angelyne[2] - Billboard model and one-time candidate for California governor (though at least one source[3] suggests she isn't even famous enough for this characterization).
Zsa Zsa Gabor[5][6] - Her sister Eva Gabor was a popular actress on the television show Green Acres. Zsa Zsa (who also attempted acting) however had no particular success being mostly famous for her multiple marriages.
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