Can being cast on a reality show lead to stardom in other areas?

Can being cast on a reality show lead to stardom in other areas?

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Being cast on a reality show is a possible stepping stone. It really is up to you how you use fame; it's entirely possible that if you get on a popular reality show, you will become a famous person. Many American Idol finalists have parlayed fame into recording contracts and film roles. What you do with that fame, is completely up to you. It will open doors and present opportunities; you will meet people in the entertainment business. You will have the chance to have people come to you and want to represent you, or want you for their ad or a cameo in a movie, or maybe a recording contract. Reality show stars who have extended their 15 minutes of fame include Elizabeth Hasselbeck, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Evan Marriott and Omarosa. It's not easy, but at least it's a leg up on everybody else who's not famous. But, it is in no way a guarantee of great, amazing fame and fortune. You could be a very famous popular reality television show character and never get any financial benefit from it if you don't use it in some way, if you don't figure out how to use that fame to your best advantage. I've seen many, many people become very famous and not actually be able to capitalize on it, and I've also seen many people get famous and do something with it.