In New York City, intense but naive New Englander Anne Welles ends up being an assistant at a theatrical law practice, where she falls for lawyer Lyon Burke. Anne befriends up-and-coming singer Neely O"Hara, whose dynamic skill endangers aging star Helen Lawson as well as attractive but talentless starlet Jennifer North. The females experience success and also failing crazy and also work, leading to broken heart, dependency and also disaster.