Hollywood hopefuls (8)
I believe the answer is:
starlets
'hollywood hopefuls' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for starlets that I've seen before include "Girls aspiring to film fame" , "Young movie actresses" , "actresses for minor roles?" , "Girls who aspire to film fame" , "Young film actress with potential for future fame" .)