Answer: wannabe

AnswerCrossword Clue
WANNABEStarstruck sort, maybe
wannabeone who aspires to emulate another's success or status
wannabea would-be-if-could-be, also WANNABEE
WANNABEPoseur
WANNABEDreamer
WANNABEStriver
WANNABEAspirant, informally
WANNABEOne who dreams of fame
WANNABEEmulator
WANNABEHit 1996 single that is the world's catchiest song, according to Dutch researchers
WANNABEHanger-on
WANNABEAspirer
WANNABEAspiring one
WANNABEAspirant
WANNABEHopeful
WANNABEAmbitious type, informally
WANNABEOne who dreams of fame, e.g.
WANNABEPretender