Soapdish (1991)

In the world of daytime drama, no star shines brighter than Celeste Talbert, a soap opera queen who has commanded the small screen for over two decades. However, the spotlight isn't always warm. Celeste's life behind the scenes is a labyrinth of professional rivalry and personal turmoil. The cunning and venomous co-star, Montana Moorehead, is hellbent on stealing the crown, and she will stop at nothing to write Celeste out of the script. Montana's strategy is as devious as her on-screen character. She plots to tarnish Celeste's image by turning her into a murderer in the script, promising the desperate producer rewards that he cannot resist. As if this wasn't enough, Montana brings back a figure from Celeste's past, an old flame who Celeste had driven away from the show two decades ago. Despite the mounting challenges, Celeste is not completely alone. Her niece and Rose, the script-writer, provide her with much-needed support. However, as her world begins to crumble, the celebrated soap star must grapple with unforeseen consequences and navigate through the murky waters of her off-screen drama. In the riveting world of "Soapdish," nothing is as it seems, and the real drama unfolds when the cameras stop rolling. Will Celeste manage to retain her throne, or will Montana's ruthless tactics succeed? The stage is set for a showdown that blurs the line between fiction and reality, proving that sometimes, life truly imitates art.

Soapdish is a comedy movie featuring Carrie Fisher.

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