starlet

A starlet is an actress who's relatively new or not yet well-known. She might have just started her career and is still building up to bigger roles.

When we talk about a starlet, it usually means someone who's on their way up in Hollywood but hasn't quite reached superstar status yet. For example, if you see a movie where the lead actress isn't a household name, she might be called a starlet. Sometimes people use this term a bit more kindly than saying "newbie" or "unknown actress." It implies that someone has potential and is on the rise in the film industry.