interview a celebrity
/ˈɪn.tə.vjuː ə səˈleb.rə.ti/
Meaning
To ask questions to a famous person (such as an actor, musician, or athlete) for a newspaper, magazine, television show, or podcast. This is typically done to share their personal life or work with the public.
Examples
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As a journalist, her ultimate goal was to interview a celebrity from Hollywood.
As a journalist, her ultimate goal was to interview a celebrity from Hollywood.
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He got the chance to interview a celebrity at the red carpet premiere.
He got the chance to interview a celebrity at the red carpet premiere.
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Before you interview a celebrity, you need to research their background thoroughly.
Before you interview a celebrity, you need to research their background thoroughly.
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The podcast became famous after the host managed to interview a celebrity chef.
The podcast became famous after the host managed to interview a celebrity chef.
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I would love to interview a celebrity like Keanu Reeves because he seems so down-to-earth.
I would love to interview a celebrity like Keanu Reeves because he seems so down-to-earth.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The journalist made an interview to a celebrity.
✓ The journalist interviewed a celebrity.
We say 'conduct/do an interview with' or simply use the verb 'interview'. Avoid literal translations like 'make an interview to'.
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✗ She is going to interview with a celebrity tomorrow.
✓ She is going to interview a celebrity tomorrow.
When you are the one asking the questions, 'interview' is a transitive verb and does not need the preposition 'with'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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It must be really exciting to ___ for a major fashion magazine.
💡 Ask a famous person questions for media.
Show answer
interview a celebrity
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He was so nervous to ___ that he forgot his list of questions.
💡 Talk formally to a famous star.
Show answer
interview a celebrity