Full of life and brimming with laughter, this smash hit comedy is a warm and witty tribute to the power of friendship. In a quaint Louisiana town, the local beauty parlor serves as the gathering spot for a group of eccentric women to gossip and giggle and survive the hardships and splendors of life. The movie features sparkling performances all around.
The screenplay by gay writer, Robert Harling, is based on his 1987 play of the same name and the life of his sister, Susan Harling Robinson, who died in 1985 of complications from type 1 diabetes.