starlet
starlet — noun
- starletsingular
- starletsplural
1. a young woman who works in film or television and is just starting her career, w
a young woman who works in film or television and is just starting her career, with the expectation that she will become well known in the future
Imani started out as a starlet in low-budget films before becoming a famous actress.
The fashion magazine featured a twenty-year-old starlet on its front cover.
collocation: starlet on the cover of a magazine
Reporters followed the young starlet everywhere, hoping to get a photo of her.
After landing her first big role, the starlet from Seoul moved to Los Angeles.
Greta was introduced to Hollywood as a promising starlet in the 1990s.
- newcomer
broader term that can apply to anyone just starting out in any field, not just entertainment
- rising star
gender-neutral and less tied to acting; can refer to any quickly advancing talent
- ingénue
more specific term for a young, innocent female character or the actress who plays such a role
- veteran
an experienced, established performer at the opposite end of the career spectrum
用法筆記
Starlet is used specifically for young women in the entertainment industry. For young men with similar careers, terms like 'up-and-coming actor' or 'young star' are more common.