The phrase "golden idol" refers to an object, usually made of gold, that is highly valued or admired by many people. It can also represent fame, success, or material possessions that people idolize or prioritize over other things. Full definition
Even the act of rising up against The Academy is underlining their stature as the house of the definitive golden idol of Hollywood. (thefilmexperience.net)
This was Moses speaking to Israel, after they had made it out of Egypt, and were caught partying with / worshipping golden idols. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
When her character, Mary Poppins author P.L. Travers, first meets Walt Disney (Tom Hanks), the mogul of magic walks past a wall of Oscar statuettes — golden idols nearly within Thompson's grasp. (slantmagazine.com)