Aspiring female performers (8)

I believe the answer is:

starlets

(Other definitions for starlets that I've seen before include "Young movie actresses" , "Girls aspiring to film fame" , "actresses for minor roles?" , "Young film actress with potential for future fame" , "Girls who aspire to film fame" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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