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Aug 31, 2019 · Hollywood stereotypes aside, I set out to find out what it's actually like to be the other woman. Are they consumed with jealousy? Do they feel guilty about what they're doing?
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- The First Wives Club
- The Women
- Sex and The City 2
- Friends with Benefits
- The Bride Wore Black
- 9 to 5
- Fatal Attraction
- He’S Just Not That Into You
- Bad Moms
- A Vigilante
The First Wives Club may be an oldie, but it's a goodie. Starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton, these three women play best friends who all undergo a transformation at the same time. After the death of their friend, the women reconnect and help each other in their respective marriages. From affairs to divorces to breakups, this trio ...
The Women was released back in 1939 and told the tale of gossip and girlfriends. A woman named Mary (Norma Shearer) is disgusted when she finds out her husband was having an affair with a gorgeous saleswoman played by Joan Crawford. Mary wishes the gossip about her husband would fade away but she runs into her husband's mistress before it can. The ...
Thankfully, you needn't have watched all the Sex and the City episodes to enjoy the movies. With two films to the franchise's name, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) does an iconic recap on the ladies' lives and storylinesbefore the movie takes off. For anyone who enjoyed the female camaraderie of The Other Woman, Sex and the City 2 delivers c...
In 2011, Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake teamed up for a romantic comedy called Friends with Benefits. In the film, Jamie (Kunis) and Dylan (Timberlake) meet through work and quickly become best friends. After a late night of talking, the two agree that sex shouldn't be so complicated or emotion-packed. RELATED: Mila Kunis' 10 Best Roles, Accordin...
This French film centers on a woman named Julie (Jeanne Moreau) in mourning after her new husband is shot just minutes after saying "I do." It's when she's grieving that she decides to go after the men who killed her husband and becomes her victims' dream woman in order to get close to them. Once in their presence, Julie reveals who she is and kill...
It's not just The Other Woman fans who need to see 9 to 5,but Grace and Frankie fans should too since it stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. In the film, the three women play co-workers who are sick and tired of being mistreated at work. Their boss, Hart, spreads distasteful rumors about them, is abusive, and makes sexist remarks. The ...
Iconic thriller Fatal Attraction stars Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. It's one of those films that has viewers sitting on the edge of their seats. The 1987 films tells the story of Dan Gallagher (Douglas), a married lawyer who has an affair with Alex (Close) after meeting her at work. This affair gets trickier when Alex becomes obsessed with Dan ...
He's Just Not That Into You is the genius story about women championing each other to the point of desperation. The movie does a great job at interweaving storylines that all have a similar message: what works for some relationships doesn't work for all. He's Just Not That Into You boasts a killer cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Drew...
Moms everywhere appreciated 2016's Bad Moms, starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn. The film shines a light on how so many moms do hard work with little recognition. The plot kicks off with Amy (Kunis) finding out her husband was having an online affair, but she uses this tragedy as her awakening. With the help of fellow moms, Amy gro...
For any action lovers out there, A Vigilante is the perfect mix of a thrilling and dramatic love story gone wrong. Sadie (Olivia Wilde) she acts as a guardian angel of sorts for any woman or child suffering domestic abuse. Through a series of flashbacks, viewers learn that Sadie was in an abusive relationship where her husband tried killing her and...
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- Brokeback Mountain (2005) Directed by Ang Lee. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams. Drama, Romance (2h 14m) 7.7 on IMDb — 88% on RT. There are few films sadder than Brokeback Mountain.
- An Affair to Remember (1957) Directed by Leo McCarey. Starring Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Richard Denning. Drama, Romance (1h 55m) 7.4 on IMDb — 66% on RT. An Affair to Remember, the absolute oldest movie on our list, is still one of the greatest movies about cheating ever made.
- The Bridges of Madison County (1995) Directed by Clint Eastwood. Starring Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Annie Corley. Drama, Romance (2h 15m) 7.6 on IMDb — 90% on RT.
- Indecent Proposal (1993) Directed by Adrian Lyne. Starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson. Drama, Romance (1h 57m) 6.0 on IMDb — 34% on RT. Starring Robert Redford in a classic performance, Indecent Proposal starts off with a dangerous question that perhaps more than a few couples have toyed with.
- Unfaithful. Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez. 404 votes. Unfaithful is a cinematic exploration into the complexities of marital infidelity and the ripple effects it has on a family.
- Basic Instinct. Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza. 193 votes. Basic Instinct is a magnetic psychological thriller that delves into a tangled web of seduction, power, and mystery.
- Fatal Attraction. Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer. 188 votes. Fatal Attraction is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the chilling consequences of a fleeting extramarital affair.
- American Beauty. Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch. 227 votes. American Beauty is a profound and bitingly satirical look at suburban life, desire, and self-revelation woven through the fabric of a midlife crisis and an infatuation that spirals out of control.
Aug 31, 2019 · On our TV and movie screens, the other woman trope is oft presented as a clingy, sex-crazed home-wrecker consumed by jealousy. Think of Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction and Jeanne Tripplehorn...
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Jul 18, 2023 · The 17-step process to heal from the affair. This is the scariest part for most people — the letting go of someone they still value and love, the fear of loneliness, withdrawals, the pain of saying goodbye. Read these helpful tips on how to heal from being the other woman and step on the path to recovery.
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Jun 14, 2024 · Being “the other woman” can be exhilarating at times, but for many women, it ultimately leads to disappointment and heartbreak. If you’ve been the other woman in an affair, you may need to take some time to heal from the situation. Keep reading to find out how.
