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One born in Hollywood? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

star

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'one born in hollywood?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "Lead actor" , "Famous performer" , "Leading character" , "personality?" , "Astronomer - dreamer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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