True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet

After a wild Hollywood phase ends with a collapse outside a nightclub, Morgan is sent by her mother to live with Aunt Trudy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is camouflaged as Claudia Miller and given a new hairstyle to help her blend in with peers who avoid media and fame. The move marks a sharp break from her former life and sets the stage for a quieter, hidden teenage experience.

Claudia enters a suburban high school with a bad attitude and little money. She initially does not fit in with anyone as she keeps her Hollywood past hidden. Her new life feels strange and uncertain as she tries to adapt to ordinary teenage concerns.

Morgan, living as Claudia, meets Eli and the two become friends. Eli introduces Claudia to his sister Emily and to Emily's circle of friends, helping her slip into a new social world.

Emily invites Claudia to a sleepover, hoping to strengthen their bond. Debbie, who likes Eli, tells Claudia to stay away from him, foreshadowing trouble ahead. Claudia grows unsettled by the warning and leaves the sleepover early without telling Emily.

Seeking help after the tense night, Claudia calls her mother. Instead, she ends up speaking to her new stepfather, Sam, who is also her manager, revealing the awkward tension and the possibility that family control may shadow her past.

Overwhelmed, Claudia drinks vodka she finds in the cupboard. The next day, Eli tutors her and she bluntly fabricates a story about her father to grab his attention, borrowing elements from a movie plot.

Eli asks Claudia on a date to the local fair, partly out of pity, and she happily accepts. The outing gives them a chance to connect beyond school and build trust between them.

Morgan's old Hollywood best friend, Marissa, visits Indiana and the two head to a club. The night offers a temporary escape from Claudia's new life and reminds her of the life she left behind.

Debbie attempts to blackmail Claudia by exposing her lies. The paparazzi locate her whereabouts and leak the story, forcing Claudia to reckon with the consequences. She sneaks to Eli's house to apologize for lying about her father and for not being Claudia.

Eli is upset by the deception but ultimately forgives Claudia. They ride away together on Eli's motorcycle, choosing to face the future as a couple despite the turmoil.