Being Julia

In 1938 London, popular theater actress Julia Lambert (Annette Bening) is growing disillusioned with her career as she approaches middle age. She confides in her personal maid and dresser Evie that she wants to let herself go and retire to stop eating salad and drink beer. Julia embarks on a passionate affair with Tom Fennel, an American fan who revives her passion for life. When Tom meets aspiring actress Avice Crichton at a party, Julia becomes jealous and confronts him, only to discover he's a gold-digging gigolo. Despite this, Julia continues their affair until she realizes Tom loves another woman. In a surprising twist, Julia uses her newfound confidence to outshine Avice in their shared play, delivering an impressive performance that earns her husband Michael's praise.