The 'A Star Is Born' meme originates from the 2018 remake of the classic film, specifically the scene where Jackson Maine (played by Bradley Cooper) stops his car to tell Ally (Lady Gaga), 'I just wanted to take another look at you.' While the moment was intended to be romantic and poignant, the internet quickly turned the still image of Cooper looking adoringly from the car window into a versatile template for intense admiration. It is commonly used to express an obsessive or appreciative gaze toward anything from a delicious meal to a niche hobby or a specific piece of pop culture. The meme thrives on the contrast between the intense, dramatic emotion of the cinematic scene and the often-absurd or mundane subjects of the user's caption.