Join six remarkable ladies from deep south Louisiana – the beautiful and impulsive Shelby; her strong-willed mother, M’Lynn; beauty parlour owner, Truvy; elegant wealthy widow, Clairee; sharp-tongued Ouiser and mousey newcomer Annelle – as they ride life’s rollercoaster and enjoy friendship that has no boundaries. With all the sweet gentility of Southern belles and with strength and wit made of steel, these special ladies will have you crying and laughing together.