The Eurovision Song Contest is must-see entertainment, and it's produced many stars over the decades. While some Americans may have been most familiar with the contest due to Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, these ten artists have crossover levels of fame beyond the continent of origin. With the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the books, it's fascinating to look back on past winners.

Even though it is a mega-spectacle, that doesn't always mean that the winners shoot off into stardom. While there may be many Eurovision winners whose biggest claim to fame is contest victory, some also transformed into actual celebrities. A direct comparison can be drawn to American Idol - although stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood achieved fame, many winners of the hit show faded into obscurity.

Lys Assia

In the case of Lys Assia, the first-ever winner of Eurovision, the contest is her biggest claim to fame.