Household-name Sentence Examples

Her quirky attitude, fun-loving segments and dancing with the studio audience made Ellen DeGeneres a household name all over again.

Super Nanny is filmed both the UK and the US, and has made nanny extraordinaire Jo Frost a household name.

Selling over 4 million records, this album made Shakira a household name in Latin America.

His role as Dr Doug Ross on ER made Clooney a household name.

George Foreman has been a household name for decades.

Once her book Entertaining was published, Martha Stewart soon became a household name.

In fact, nearly everyone shops at Victoria's Secret, making this once mysteriously spicy lingerie entity a common household name.

Ferlinghetti was finally acquitted and Ginsberg became a household name.

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Synopsis Sarah Harrison became a household name in the 1980s with her internationally best-selling novels.

The Kirsch company has been a household name in the window treatment industry for almost all of the twentieth century and continues to be a leader in the industry today.

Maxine is fast becoming a household name throughout the United States.

It morphed into one of the most widely circulated pictures in history and made helped Annie Leibovitz become a household name.

She became a household name after landing the title role in Selena and the rest, as they say, is history.

The superstar songstress is well-known for her music, but her outrageous style has made her a household name.

The series only ran for two seasons but was hugely popular and made Alba a household name.

The show was a critical and commercial success in its six year run, turning Smith into a household name.

When he landed a leading role in the High School Musical movies, however, he became a household name and tween poster boy.

Boy George became a household name in the 1980s with his band Culture Club.

With her never-ending energy, catchy phrases, and penchant for fast, easy cooking, Rachael Ray has become a household name.

As you may or may not recall, Lachey won the second season of the series and became a household name.

Once the MTV reality show about her new marriage to Nick Lachey (Newlyweds) aired in 2003, Simpson became a household name.

Some say it was the shower scene during his first appearance that made Eric Dane a household name.

Known for his edgy and no holds barred style of humor, he first became a household name when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.

In the six years serving as co-host of Live with Regis and Kelly with the legendary Regis Philbin, she has become a household name because of her humor, quirkiness and downright likeability.

It wasn't until 2002 when Tobey Maguire became a household name.

The exposure Sanjaya received while on the program made him a household name - discussions about his talent (or lack of) and ever-changing hairstyles made headlines every week.

With a long career behind him and many years ahead, Letterman has become a household name with his off-beat comedy.

Playing a bad boy con artist on the hit series Lost has made Josh Holloway a household name.

While Heigl appeared in a number of television roles, including Isabel Evans on the WB's sci-fi Roswell (1999-2002), the show that made her a household name was Grey's Anatomy in 2005.

As The Daily Show grew in popularity and viewership, Colbert started to become more of a household name.

While Rourke appeared in many films throughout the 1980s, it was his role in 9 ½ Weeks, opposite Kim Basinger, that made Rourke a household name.

The comedy There's Something About Mary, co-starring Cameron Diaz, was the film that made Stiller a household name.

By then, Cowell was a household name in the UK - and in the United States.

In 1993, a little television show called The X-Files made David Duchovny and his character Agent Fox "Spooky" Mulder, a household name.

He has become a household name through a series of radio and television programs, and writing a number of self-help books.

Stewart was now a household name and continued to churn out books, prime time television specials and a whirlwind of appearances on talk shows, news programs and even sitcoms and movies.

Levi Johnston became a household name in 2008, when his girlfriend Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, announced her pregnancy out of wedlock.

Russell Crowe - Movies like Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and Cinderella Man, made Russell Crowe a household name in the last decade.

The Jesse James biography is an interesting story of how an average guy became a household name.

Fred Savage became a household name when he starred in the television series The Wonder Years from 1988-1993.

Although she's been an international model and actress for many years, it took this ABC comedy to propel her stardom and make her a household name.

While he has had success with his music career, it has been his acting that has made him a household name worldwide.

Suzanne Somers became a household name back in the late 1970s when she played Chrissy Snow in the sitcom Three's Company.

Gary Coleman was a child actor who became a household name as Arnold Jackson on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.

They started to advertise their products to consumers as well as plumbers and used both television and print to make the Delta Faucet a household name.

Fashion Bug became a household name between the late 1970s and 1990s when a rapid expansion took place, opening up numerous locations nationwide.

Since the early days of western attire, Wrangler's been a household name.

The plumber has become a household name and has been in some of the most popular games in video game history.

Harry Potter, the young wizard who is a household name both within his stories and without, has also become a video game star.

For the mass market, Maxis is far from being a household name.

The Sega Genesis established Sonic the Hedgehog as a household name.

Trivial Pursuit has been a household name since its creation in 1982.

Sony made itself a household name with the Walkman and continues to produce electronics of almost every kind.

Shawn Trautman is a household name in dance instruction and has several country dancing instructional DVDs, both for line dances and partnered dances.

Sebastian hair products are a household name when it comes to hair care, but you may not be familiar with each of their lines.

Our mix and match separates and our "perfect fit guarantee" have helped Venus become a household name in swimwear.

It was first manufactured in 1963 and within five years, was considered a household name.

However, they did not want to abandon the Norelco brand, which had begun to become a recognized household name.

Another household name is Garry Kasparov.

Handsome and extremely talented, Johnny Depp has landed a number of unique film roles that have not only illustrated his versatile acting abilities, but also proven hid destiny to become a household name and a lasting celebrity.

Innovation and proven quality that have made Eastpak a household name for decades.

Claudia Firenze is not an American household name.

The quickest way to become a household name is to win a shoot-out, a battle of who is the quickest gun in the town.

The case has helped the company become a household name.

British designer Ted Baker is quickly becoming a household name.

Quality materials, stylish details, and incorporation of fresh color combinations contribute to making these slippers a trusted household name.

Although his career never really took him to the big screen, Hasselhoff is a household name and well known in Europe for his signature roles.

The popular Mexican singer Thalia rode to fame through this trilogy of telenovelas, making her a household name on four different continents.

In Brazil, the actress is a household name.

The role of Erica made Susan Lucci a household name and Erica's struggles with love continue to entertain fans as she becomes a grandmother both on the daytime drama and in real life.

Rick Springfield - While he had been building a rock star career in the States for years, he became a household name playing Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital.

Citizen built its reputation by making its customers look good, but contemporary sporting and adventure watches made Citizen a household name.

Branding is a marketing term used to describe the promotion of your company or product in such a way as to become a household name with your consumer.

From the very beginning, the Eiffel Tower has managed to be a household name.

Allstate Insurance, a household name thanks in part to its 50-year-old slogan "You're in Good Hands with Allstate®," is one the largest insurance providers in the country.

The main holding of Munich Reinsurance is the ERGO Insurance Group, which is a household name throughout Europe.

The world fell in love with her and she soon became a household name.

Despite appearing in many fashion shows around the world, Tyra Banks did not become a famous household name until she started modeling lingerie for Victoria's Secret.

Victoria's Secret- A trusted household name known for its bold sex appeal.

Frederick's of Hollywood- Another household name that takes the sex appeal of Victoria's Secret one step further.

Calvin Klein- This household name is famous for basics.

Hanky Panky- This label is well on its way to becoming a household name.

There, you'll find the same television advertisement that first made the Cami Secret a household name.

Britney Spears made a name for herself as a young pop star, but became a legendary household name after her breakup with her husband and her eventual bizarre behavior.

Depeche Mode had at that point become a household name for every teenager in North America.

Ashlee Simpson became a household name after her infamous "Saturday Night Live" performance on October 23, 2004.

This show propelled both singers' fame and made them a household name.

In just a few years, Madonna went from aspiring star to household name.

It wasn't until 1999, with the release of the album Play, that Moby became a household name.

It was the second single, Bleeding Love, that made her a household name around the world.

She is embraced by Perez Hilton and MySpace, both of whom feature her prominently, and it has turned her into a household name.

The song has been climbing up the charts the last few months along with Just Dance and making Lady Gaga a household name.

The outrage over the lyrics seemed to help make Eminen a household name.

Whether you love Katy Perry for the fun colored jewelry and clothing she wears or for her music, there is no denying that she has become quite the household name like Gwen Stefani (who she is frequently compared to)!

His Rock of Love franchise of shows has taken Michaels from relative obscurity to a household name.

His style of being frank and open with the castaways, while trying to draw out great sound bites for the editing team, made him a household name.

Under Siege followed his successes and shot him to household name status.

The Hills, which is what really catapulted him into media fame and into a recognizable, household name.

The scene was shown repeatedly on Bravo and even some news shows, making Giudice a household name.

Though well known on the skateboarding and X-Games circuit, Drydek really became a household name thanks to inking a reality TV deal with MTV.

Tutera made appearances on a number of television shows, including Disney Weddings, The Bonnie Hunt Show and The Apprentice, but it wasn't until WE came up with an idea for his very own show that Tutera became a bona fide household name.

Manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, Aveeno tends to be a popular household name wherever sensitive skin and children are present.

Cindy also became a household name with the younger generation when she became the host for MTV's House of Style.

The brand is so popular that it has become a household name.

In October 2004, Desperate Housewives debuted, and made Eva Longoria a household name.

Fall Out Boy is a household name these days and one of the most popular bands on the charts.