A
teen idol is a
celebrity with a large teenage fan-base. Teen idols are generally young but not necessarily teenaged. Often teen idols are
actors or
musicians, like
Ariana Grande and
Niall Horan, but some sports figures also have an appeal to teenagers. Some teen idols began their careers as
child actors, like
Lindsay Lohan. The idol's popularity may be limited to teens, or may extend to all age groups. Many teen idols are targeted for adults for nostalgia purposes.