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Star Quotes

On resisting the label of star, and what real ones look like.

Several of these quotes push back on the label itself — one person denying being sexy or a star, another observing that a genuine star never brings stardom onto a set. See Fame quotes for a closely related theme.

I think the first movie I ever saw was a 'Star Wars' triple bill, when 'Return of the Jedi' was released.

Quotes by Richard Coyle

'Star Wars' boils down to the transition from adolescence into adulthood.

Quotes by Rian Johnson

I'm a huge Star Wars fan. I lost my Darth Vader watch.

Quotes by Rhona Mitra

One of my favorite shows when I was a kid was the old 'Star Trek' reruns.

Quotes by Rekha Sharma

I'm thrilled to be on 'Star Trek.'

Quotes by Rekha Sharma

No, I'm not doing 'Star Wars.'

Quotes by Reed Morano

I always wanted to be an actress. I always wanted to be a movie star.

Quotes by Reba McEntire

You can't be an openly gay movie star. You can't be an openly gay pop star, really - minus Ricky Martin.

Quotes by Rashida Jones

I wasn't a big star in the school plays or anything.

Quotes by Rachel Weisz

I never wanted to be a movie star.

Quotes by Radha Mitchell

I am a classic 'Star Trek' fanatic.

Quotes by Rachel Cohn

I don't really get star struck.

Quotes by Raashi Khanna

No star is bigger than the success of a film.

Quotes by Prabhas

I was fanatically ambitious. All I ever wanted was to be a star. I didn't want to be a singer. I didn't want to be an actress. I wanted to be a star.

Quotes by Polly Bergen

The fact is, I never wanted to be a movie star.

Quotes by Piper Laurie

Being a part-time pop star was perfect, really, when I wasn't worn out by the partying.

Quotes by Phil Daniels

I mean, every Star Trek episode you saw was just phenomenal.

Quotes by Persis Khambatta

After Star Trek, I was with the top agencies, but producers and directors did not know what to do with me.

Quotes by Persis Khambatta

The star of oil and vinegar and the oil and vinegar of the stars.

Quotes by Paul Newman

I didn't get into entertainment until I was like 31. I didn't star in a movie until I was 46.

Quotes by Paul Hogan

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection of "star" quotes cover?
It ranges from self-deprecating denial of star status, to praise for a football manager, a lesson about humility on set, and dedication to 'Star Trek.'
Does a quote downplay being a star?
Yes: "I'm neither sexy nor a star."
Is a football manager praised here?
Yes: "Jose Mourinho is a big star... he's cool."
Is there a lesson about avoiding "stardom" behavior on set?
Yes: "What I learnt was a real star never comes on set wearing stardom."
Does a quote mention 'Star Trek'?
Yes: "It takes a certain kind of person who loves 'Star Trek' to bring it to life." See the Fame collection for related quotes.

A football manager's cool confidence and a filmmaker's love of a franchise both round out the range here — explore Identity and Inspiration quotes.