Maybe the Spaniards are still jealous over losing to England in 1588, the turning point of world history.
I don’t think the Brits have revealed themselves to be very brilliant on these points, either, and actually, there were other turning points.
In fact, the entire English speaking world is probably where the worship of stars began, because in earlier times and places, outside of their stage roles, actresses were regarded as glamorous sluts (which they often were) and actors as total fops (which they often were).
They only became pundits in the US in the mid-20th century, and now it’s spread.