❓ What it means
The 🤩 emoji is a digital expression of awe, amazement, or being star-struck.
It features a yellow face with wide-open eyes, with a single star in each pupil, and a wide, astonished smile.
It conveys a sense of wonder, as if you’re looking at something incredible or famous, and is often used to show admiration for a person, place, or thing that leaves you completely in awe.
🎯 When to use it
- To react to something beautiful, like a stunning photo or a gorgeous sunset:
“That view from the mountain top… absolutely breathtaking 🤩” - When you’re excited to meet a celebrity or public figure you admire:
“Just met my favorite actor at the event — I can’t believe it 🤩” - To show that you’re in awe of a person’s talent or accomplishment:
“Her piano performance left the whole audience speechless 🤩” - As a general expression of being dazzled or impressed by something you’ve just seen or heard:
“That new movie trailer looks insane 🤩”
🔗 Related Emojis
😍Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes: A similar emoji used to express love or adoration for a person or thing.✨Sparkles: Often used in conjunction with the star-struck emoji to add emphasis or to highlight something special.😮Face with Open Mouth: A more general emoji for surprise or shock.🤯Exploding Head: A more extreme emoji for when you are so mind-blown that it’s hard to process.
🤓 Fun Fact
The 🤩 “Star-Struck” emoji was one of the many new emojis introduced in 2017.
Its creation filled a gap in the emoji library, providing a unique way to express a feeling of being completely mesmerized.
The emoji’s popularity surged as a way to react to viral celebrity photos, movie trailers, and other dazzling online content, making it a key part of online fandom and admiration culture.