Until Katrina became a star, I was under the false impression that unless you have some talent you can't become a star. But boy was I wrong. I think it's her ability to showcase her strengths (pretty face, legs, hotness etc) over her weaknesses (zero acting skills, poor language skills, shady background etc). Even the dance thing is a very well played gimmick by her - she can jiggle her assets well enough to make north Indian men wet their pants, but she was able to make it look as dance for some, even when she lacked grace and fluidity.
Even though she made it big so to speak, she doesn't command respect. She'll be easily forgotten once she packs her bags up.
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