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When a wannabe actress obsessed with an A-list celebrity discovers the star's true character, she concocts a devious plan of revenge to steal the star's career and life, embarking on a crime spree all in the name of fame. (Comps: PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, INGRID GOES WEST)

Fresh-faced ingénue Annie arrives in Hollywood to follow in the footsteps of her cinematic idol, Oscar winning A-Lister, Karen Florence. Soon after, an acting school buddy helps Annie land a job driving limos for the stars, and Annie finds herself one step closer to her hero. Karen's regular driver can't be found the morning after the Grammy's, so with all the other more experienced drivers still out, Annie is awarded the opportunity to drive Karen to the airport.

Annie's excitement at meeting Karen, however, quickly turns into her worst nightmare. Annie is heart-broken to discover the woman she has aspired to be exactly like is nothing more than a condescending she-devil in designer shoes. After Karen throws a tantrum and verbally assaults her, Annie dumps the celebrity out on the street in rush hour traffic, losing both her job and her raison d'être. Determined to turn Karen back into the object worthy of her devotion, Annie vows to teach the mega-star a lesson in humility.

A master of disguise, Annie utilizes her considerable acting talents to expose Karen through a series of publicly embarrassing pranks. While posing as a French housekeeper in order to plant surveillance equipment in Karen's penthouse, Annie's get-even scheme takes on a slightly darker turn when she finds a script with the role of a lifetime. No longer content just to humiliate Karen now that she has seen even more of her true colors, Annie decides the ultimate payback is to dispose of her idol and claim the star-making role for herself.

With Karen safely out of the way on a detox retreat right before the Academy Awards, Annie taps into her vast knowledge of Karen's movies to piece together a convincing pitch that gets her a meeting with Karen's agent under the guise as Karen's rising protégé. All that's left for Annie to do is bump off her lover and take his place as Karen's driver on Oscar night to complete her scheme. The only thing she didn't plan out on her way to stardom is turning into a carbon copy of the very person she now despises.

Written by:
Format:
Screenplay
Genres:
Budget:
Low
In the Vein Of:
Promising Young Woman
Ingrid Goes West
Posted:
03/23/2026
Updated:
03/23/2026
Author Bio:
Steffany Sommers is a So Cal native with a diverse personal history - autism mom, social worker, actor, domestic abuse survivor - that has shaped her brand as a writer. Steffany likes to write genre films with humanity and humor that examine themes of family and connection. She is devoted to creating choice roles for women, particularly those 40+, and spotlighting characters with physical and mental health challenges.

Steffany has studied her craft with Tab Murphy, Stowe Story Lab, and the Jacob Krueger Studio, placing in screenwriting competitions, such as the Austin Film Festival and PAGE International, and currently has two features in option.

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Contest Results:
Hollywood Screenplay (Finalist, Top 100) [2019]
Final Draft/Big Break (Quarterfinalist) [2018]
(Quarterfinalist, InkTip Pitch to Page) [2023]
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