The actor’s life is a Cinderella story. She was waiting tables in Hollywood when a casting director spotted her and gave her a small role. An Oscar nomination followed, and her career took off. What is the purpose of using the phrase a Cinderella story in this passage?

It describes the actor as the kind of person with friends in high places who can help a career.

It describes the actor as being like the “Cinderella” characters, who have magical powers.

It compares the actor’s life to events in the story “Cinderella,” in which the heroine rises from poverty to find riches and happiness.

It compares the actor’s life to events that involve fancy clothes and interacting with celebrities, which is similar to what happened to the actor.