Hollywood Wives: The New Generation

Hollywood Wives: The New Generation

Year: 2003

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Joyce Chopra

TV MovieDrama

A Hollywood star (Fawcett), exasperated by her husband's infidelity, enlists a private investigator to follow his movements. She leans on her close confidantes—a soulful singer (Givens) and the wife of a celebrated director (Gilbert)—who provide emotional support as she confronts the betrayal.

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1

Lissa's Hollywood life and unhappy marriage

Lissa Roman is a highly successful actress and musician who is married to Gregg Lynch, living in the world of glamorous Hollywood. Her personal life is strained as she grows tired of Gregg's focus on money and luxury. The stage is set for conflicts that will test her relationships and career.

2

Lissa hires a private investigator and learns Gregg is cheating

Lissa is assigned a private investigator, Michael Scorsinni, who uncovers that her husband is cheating on her. The revelation compounds her sense of betrayal and fuels the rift in their marriage. The moment confirms that Gregg's infidelity will become a central crisis.

3

Violence and dismissal after confrontation

When Lissa refuses to talk to Gregg after discovering the affair, he becomes violent, beating and raping her. The next morning, she throws him out of the house. This brutal act marks a turning point in her personal safety and independence.

4

Nikki's dinner party and ripples of romance and rumor

Lissa attends Nikki’s dinner party, where she contemplates marriage to Evan Richter while harboring a secret crush on his brother Brian. She later kisses Brian at a nightclub but immediately regrets it. Gregg spots them walking together later and starts spreading rumors on national television.

5

Taylor's career breakthrough and Larry's resistance

Taylor Singer is offered the lead in a movie about a lesbian love story, a breakthrough she has long desired. Her husband Larry disapproves and resents Hollywood’s demanding life, hoping for a more normal existence. He agrees to help her make her own movie but suspects an affair with the writer.

6

Oliver enters Taylor's project and suspicion grows

Larry discovers that Oliver will write the script and suspects that Taylor and Oliver are having an affair. The tension between art and loyalty strains their marriage. The subplot heightens the drama in Taylor's career transformation.

7

Nikki is kidnapped; Evan is distracted by a mistress

Nikki is kidnapped, triggering Saffron and Brian’s worry while Evan is preoccupied with his own mistress and shows little concern. The family’s vulnerability comes into sharp focus as danger looms. The kidnapper’s motive arises from Lissa's wealth, linking the personal and criminal stakes.

8

Premiere night and the interruption

After the premiere of Lissa's latest movie, she spends the night with Michael. They are interrupted by news of Nikki's abduction, forcing the lovers to confront danger amid celebration. The timing intensifies the intertwining of personal and criminal crises.

9

Ransom demand and the search for Nikki

The kidnapper demands five million dollars for Nikki’s return, justified by his anger over Lissa's $15 million salary. Lissa agrees to pay the ransom to secure her friend's safety, showing her willingness to go to great lengths for loved ones. The money exchange signals a fragile step toward resolution.

10

Michael tracks the kidnapper and rescues Nikki

Michael tracks and captures the kidnapper, locating Nikki and preventing further harm. His intervention brings Nikki back and restores a sense of safety for Lissa and her circle. The operation marks a rare moment of justice in the unfolding chaos.

11

Nikki ends engagement to marry Brian

Nikki ends her engagement with Evan and decides to marry Brian instead, complicating the romantic web around Lissa and the group. Her choices reflect the shifting alliances among the friends. The resolution emphasizes genuine affection over convenience.

12

Taylor takes the lesbian script after all; divorce for Larry

Larry files for divorce after discovering Taylor's affair with Oliver, pushing their marriage toward an end. Taylor resolves to take the role in the lesbian film after all, embracing her career on her own terms. The personal and professional lines blur as everyone recalibrates their relationships.

13

Kyndra comforts Saffron

Kyndra shows Saffron how much she cares, demonstrating a moment of genuine sisterly concern amid the drama. The gesture underscores the enduring bonds among the group of friends. Saffron’s support system strengthens as trials continue.

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