Athletics create overnight national stars who will capture the limelight for a day, a week, a season, or even a career.

It was a triumph and the virtually unknown Kenny became an overnight star.

Many dreams are shattered, but at least one nonentity is turned into an overnight star.

With "Beauty and the Beast," however, he became an overnight star.

She is not, of course, an overnight star.

Roshan's performance was well-received, and the film made him an overnight star.

This celebrity exposure made Noah an overnight star within the art community.

The film made him an overnight star.

The songs are hummed even today, and it made Hamsalekha an overnight star.

Her appearance in Girl Crazy made her an overnight star at the age of 19.