She's become something of a 'local celebrity'. [=someone who everyone in the area knows or recognizes]
a 'celebrity' chef [=a chef who is famous]
The actress lived a life of 'celebrity'.
(..) Hi diddle dee dee An actor's life forme A high silk hat anda silvercane A watch ofgold with a diamondchain Hi diddle dee day An actor's life isgay lt'sgreat to be a celebrity An actor's life forme And the dummy fell for it... hook, line and sinker! And he still thinks we're his friends. (..)1940 Pinocchio
(..) Hi diddle dee dee An actor's life forme A high silk hat anda silvercane A watch ofgold with a diamondchain Hi diddle dee day An actor's life isgay lt'sgreat to be a celebrity An actor's life forme Hi diddle dee dum An actor's life is fun Whew! Fine conscience l turned out to be. (..)1940 Pinocchio