

Hollywood Wives
Hollywood Wives is an American television miniseries based on Jackie Collins' 1983 novel of the same name and produced by Aaron Spelling. Broadcast on ABC in February 1985, it follows several women connected to the entertainment industry in Hollywood and capitalized on the public's taste for opulent melodramas that dominated ratings in the 1980s.
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Plot Summary
This miniseries delves into the glamorous yet often tumultuous lives of the wives of powerful Hollywood producers and directors. It explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the price of fame as these women navigate their relationships, careers, and the cutthroat industry. The narrative follows their struggles for independence and happiness amidst the superficiality of their world.
Critical Reception
Hollywood Wives was a popular television event that captured public attention for its scandalous portrayal of Hollywood's elite. While it offered a dramatic and often sensationalized glimpse into the lives of its characters, critics noted its soapy elements and over-the-top plotlines. Despite this, its ensemble cast and exploration of power dynamics in the entertainment industry resonated with audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its star-studded cast and opulent depiction of Hollywood.
- Criticized for its melodramatic and often predictable plot.
- Found to be an entertaining, if somewhat shallow, look at the dark side of fame and fortune.
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Fun Fact
The miniseries was based on a novel of the same name by celebrated author Judith Krantz, known for her glamorous and scandalous bestsellers about wealthy and powerful women.
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