Esther Hoffman Howard

Esther Hoffman Howard, also known as Esther Blodgett, Vicki Lester and Ally is a fictional character in the musical and movies A Star Is Born. In the 1937 version the character is portrayed by Janet Gaynor, in the 1954 version the character is portrayed by Judy Garland, in the 1976 version the character is portrayed by Barbra Streisand and in the most recent 2018 version the character is portrayed by Lady Gaga, but has a different character name. 
== Biography ==
=== Background ===
Esther Blodgett is a talented aspiring singer with a band, and Norman Maine is a former matinée idol with a career in the early stages of decline. When he arrives intoxicated at a function at the Shrine Auditorium, the studio publicist Matt Libby attempts to keep him offstage. After an angry exchange, Norman rushes away and bursts onto a stage where an orchestra is performing. Blodgett takes him by the hand and pretends he is part of the act, thereby turning a potentially embarrassing and disruptive moment into an opportunity for the audience to greet Norman with applause.