Starlet (noun)

A young and attractive female performer, especially an actress or a singer, who is just starting out in the entertainment industry and has the potential to become a star.

Origin:

From star + -let, term coined in 20th century, it is a diminutive form of the noun "star".

Examples:

1. She was a starlet, who was just starting her career in Hollywood.
2. The starlet was discovered by a talent agent while performing in a local theater.
3. He was smitten by the starlet's beauty and talent.
4. The starlet was the envy of her peers, as she had just landed a leading role in a major film.
5. The starlet's meteoric rise to fame was nothing short of spectacular.