stardom

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But Cranston, whose role as the antihero Walter in “Breaking Bad” launched a meteoric rise to major stardom, accepted the situation at the time with grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Neither the city nor the theater are the stuff of a young woman’s dreams, but Stella takes tragedy and poverty in stride as she aims—mostly inaccurately—for stardom on the boards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Lambert previously shared some words of encouragement to “American Idol” contestants after she lifted herself out of poverty and homelessness and rose to stardom while residing in a $3.5 million mansion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

With her Spanglish lyrics, soulful vocals and glittery production, Nezza has her sights set on international pop stardom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Who knows, maybe it will be the start of my meteoric rise to stardom!

From "The Misfits" by James Howe