"Cinderella" is a word that refers to a person who starts with a difficult or poor life but eventually becomes successful or happy in a magical or unexpected way. Full definition
The one from Life on Lakeshore Drive reminds me of Cinderellas pumpkin carriage. (pinkfortitude.com)
i had such an incredible time at the gala and the feeling of cinderella never gets old. (pretaprovost.com)
All three actresses are relative unknowns (Heathcote had supporting roles in Dark Shadows and In Time; Robbie was in the quickly - cancelled Pan Am, and James played the hard - partying Lady Rose in season three of Downton Abbey), which marks a departure from the better - known actors mentioned as possible Cinderellas in the past. (themarysue.com)