Answer: blist

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLISTLesser invitees
BLISTNot very famous
BLISTAlmost famous
BLISTSecond tier of actors
BLISTLike lesser-known actors
BLISTNot very famous, as an actor
BLISTLike a second-rate actor
BLISTSecond-tier, among celebs
BLISTSecond-rate
BLISTNot top tier (hyph.)
blista list or group of individuals who are prominent but not important or popular enough to be on the A-list
blistBLESS, in invoke divine favour upon