The First Wives Club

In 1969, four inseparable friends—Annie, Brenda, Elise, and Cynthia—graduated from Middlebury College. Their bond was solidified through shared experiences and a heartfelt promise made over glasses of champagne, symbolized by matching pearl necklaces to signify their lifelong friendship.

Years later, Cynthia finds herself estranged from her wealthy ex-husband and grappling with the realities of life. In a poignant moment, she passes on her beloved pearl necklaces to her friends, entrusting them with the responsibility of maintaining her legacy.

Annie, Brenda, and Elise reunite at Cynthia's funeral, confronting the changes in their own lives and the challenges within their marriages. This bittersweet occasion brings to light their struggles and the fragility of their once-unbreakable bonds.

Annie is facing a difficult separation from her advertising executive husband, Aaron. As she navigates therapy to mend her fractured identity, she grapples with the overwhelming emotions stemming from her aspirations and her current state of despair.

Elise, an Oscar-winning actress, struggles to maintain relevance in a fading career. Her experience is compounded by the pressures of societal beauty standards and the harsh reality of receiving roles that diminish her talents.

Brenda faces an emotional and financial crisis after her divorce from Morty, a successful entrepreneur. The encounter leaves her feeling vulnerable and exposed, especially as she contemplates her future amidst uncertainty.

Annie is plunged into a deeper despair when Aaron proposes divorce, revealing his infidelity with her therapist. This revelation forces her to confront the reality of her marriage and the harsh emotional turmoil it brings.

Brenda has a painful meeting with her ex-husband Morty and his young girlfriend, Shelly. This encounter is marked by cutting remarks about Brenda's appearance, further compounding her feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.

Amid the turmoil, Annie, Brenda, and Elise find strength in their friendship, leading to the formation of the 'First Wives Club.' This collective aims to dismantle their ex-husbands' dominance and reclaim their power and identity.

Using her clever strategies, Annie partners with her daughter to infiltrate Aaron's advertising firm. Elise's charm helps them gather essential insights into the company's dealings and the secret conspiracies unfurling within.

Brenda's Italian uncle reveals crucial background information about Morty’s past, providing vital insight into his unscrupulous business tactics. This revelation sets the stage for Elise and Brenda to expose Morty's initial triumphs built on deception.

The women uncover a shocking truth about their ex-husbands' lives, discovering that Phoebe, the young girlfriend of Bill, is just 16 years old. This unsettling revelation prompts an urgent meeting with their ex-husbands, demanding accountability.

Faced with exposure, Bill, Aaron, and Morty agree to fund a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding impoverished and abused women, in memory of Cynthia. The promise reflects their attempt to support a cause that carries their ex-wives' voices.

As the grand opening of the nonprofit approaches, tensions remain high, especially with Shelly's unkind demeanor pushing Morty to reconcile with Brenda. This event symbolizes growth and the estrangement from their past lives.

Annie, Brenda, and Elise celebrate their personal transformations, reflecting on their journey towards empowerment and independence. Joyfully, they sing 'You Don’t Own Me,' symbolizing their unity and newly reclaimed identities.