Mary, Mary

A success-driven husband whose pride and financial worries strain his marriage. He resents Mary’s makeover and uses logical reasons to rationalize staying married, even as insecurity undercuts his ability to love. His impulsive actions, like locking Mary in a closet, reveal both manipulation and fear of losing control.

Mary is newly transformed yet emotionally vulnerable, valued for her wit and sarcasm as much as her looks. She challenges Bob's cold practicality, uncovering insecurities and a longing for true partnership. Her decision to re-evaluate their relationship leads to a fragile but hopeful reconciliation.

A middle-aged film star who epitomizes showbiz cynicism. He teases Mary with flirtation while exposing Bob's insecurity, and he cynically suggests using marriage to manipulate finances. His role antagonizes the couple, yet also acts as a catalyst for self-reflection.

Bob’s young fiancée, a fashionable socialite who represents a different kind of security and entitlement. She suspects lingering feelings between Bob and Mary, but remains willing to marry Bob until the truth about their relationship emerges. Her presence heightens emotional tension and clockwork expectations.

Bob’s tax lawyer and friend who probes the business deductions, pulling Mary into the financial mystery. His interference accelerates the plot's exploration of money, legitimacy, and loyalty within the fractured marriage.