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True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
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True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet

2008-08-09 · 87 min · ★ 5.2

Drama · Comedy · Family · TV Movie

When Hollywood starlet Morgan Carter passes out from alcohol poisoning on the red carpet of her movie premiere, she is whisked away to rehab, then sent to live with an aunt to complete her recovery in rural Indiana. There, she attends high school - changing her name and look to fit in-and live the life of a typical teenager, complete with the mysteries of geography, gym class, real friendship, love and jealousy.

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Directors
Tim Matheson
Production companies
Lifetime
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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JoJoJoJoMorgan Carter / Claudia Miller
Valerie BertinelliValerie BertinelliAunt Trudy
Lynda BoydLynda BoydBianca Carter
Shenae Grimes-BeechShenae Grimes-BeechMarissa
Ian NelsonIan NelsonEli Walsh
Louis FerreiraLouis FerreiraSam
Leah ReneeLeah ReneeDebbie
Melanie LeishmanMelanie LeishmanEmily
Jonathan HigginsJonathan HigginsMr. Sappey
Jennifer MillerJennifer MillerBully
Dayna DevonDayna DevonSelf
Jonathan PottsJonathan PottsPrincipal Bowman
Zain MeghjiZain MeghjiLux Movie Host
Victoria SnowVictoria SnowGaby
Mary KitchenMary KitchenLocal Reporter
Bill TurnbullBill TurnbullDan
Rebecca AmareBethany
Mike 'Nug' NahrgangMike 'Nug' NahrgangStan
Flossie McKnightFlossie McKnightCashier
Dan DuranDan DuranDave

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