I loved Sims 1 Superstar. Becoming famous was a challenge, and like you said, I loved the glamour and Old Hollywood aesthetic of Studio Town.
Sims 3 fame system was awful. It relied too heavily on making famous friends, and not on any type of skill or job. I did like some of the town gossip in the Sims 3 ("Miranda had an illegitimate child! GASP!") because it was silly, although a bit dated.
I agree with you that Sims 4 did a really good job making fame very versatile and applicable across multiple areas- Famous writers, famous scientists, famous actors, etc. The Fame Perk system is really nice. Overall, I think Sims 4 did a good job with Fame!
I would have LOVED a model career in the career and the return of the Catwalk from Sims 1 Superstore.
