: a young movie actress being coached and publicized for starring roles
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She was a starlet in the 1940s.
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The ground floor includes historical photography of ’60s starlets, such as Sophia Loren and Bridget Bardot, who were the first adopters of the original Riva runabouts.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
As an artist who has crafted the most radiant and glamorous looks for industry starlets, Sir John has certainly perfected his methods.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
That’s where actress Brandy Friday (Rae) finds herself, alongside an AI co-star that is a rendering of the late starlet Dorothy Chambers (Corrin) who portrays Brandy’s love interest, the stunning damsel Clara.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Back in 2021, the starlet opened up about those complicated early days following Angel’s birth.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
As an artist who has crafted the most radiant and glamorous looks for industry starlets, Sir John has certainly perfected his methods.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
That’s where actress Brandy Friday (Rae) finds herself, alongside an AI co-star that is a rendering of the late starlet Dorothy Chambers (Corrin) who portrays Brandy’s love interest, the stunning damsel Clara.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Back in 2021, the starlet opened up about those complicated early days following Angel’s birth.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Starlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starlet. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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starlet
noun
star·let
ˈstär-lət 
: a young movie actress
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