Top 10 Business Lady Comedies

Description: While not directly about business, this film features a group of strangers, including a businesswoman (Eileen Brennan), who are invited to a mysterious dinner party where they become embroiled in a comedic murder mystery.

Fact: The film was based on the board game "Clue," and it was unique in that it had three different endings shown in different theaters. Also, the film's script was written by John Landis, who also directed "The Blues Brothers."

Description: J.C. Wiatt (Diane Keaton) is a high-powered Manhattan executive whose life is turned upside down when she inherits a baby from a distant relative. The film humorously explores her transition from corporate life to motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Fact: The film's title was inspired by the baby boom generation, and it was one of the first films to explore the concept of work-life balance for women in business.

Description: Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) is a savvy secretary with dreams of climbing the corporate ladder. When her boss (Sigourney Weaver) steals her idea, Tess takes matters into her own hands, leading to a series of comedic and empowering events.

Fact: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Original Song ("Let the River Run" by Carly Simon). Also, the Statue of Liberty scene was shot before the statue's restoration in

Description: FBI agent Gracie Hart (Sandra Bullock) goes undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a terrorist attack. Her journey from tomboy to beauty queen is filled with comedic moments and personal growth.

Fact: Sandra Bullock did her own stunts in the film, including the famous fight scene in the pageant. Also, the film was inspired by the real-life Miss America pageant.

Description: Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Instead, she finds her calling in law, proving that being blonde doesn't mean you can't be a brilliant businesswoman.

Fact: The film was based on a book by Amanda Brown, who drew from her own experiences at Stanford Law School. Also, the famous "bend and snap" move was created by the film's choreographer.

Description: A young aspiring journalist, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), lands a job as an assistant to the infamous editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). The film hilariously depicts the cutthroat fashion industry and the personal growth of a businesswoman.

Fact: Meryl Streep's performance as Miranda Priestly was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Also, the film was based on a novel by Lauren Weisberger, who worked as an assistant to Wintour.

Description: Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock), a high-powered book editor, faces deportation to Canada. To avoid this, she convinces her assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her, leading to a series of comedic and romantic misadventures.

Fact: The film was shot in Alaska, and the scenes with the bald eagle were done with a real eagle named "Clyde." Also, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds had great chemistry, which helped make the film a success.

Description: This film follows a 70-year-old widower, Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro), who becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site run by the young, ambitious Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). It's a delightful blend of comedy and heart, showcasing Jules' journey as a businesswoman.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events at a company called "Homejoy," where the founder hired a senior intern. Also, Anne Hathaway's character was partly inspired by Sophia Amoruso, the founder of Nasty Gal.

Description: Two salesmen, Billy (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Owen Wilson), lose their jobs and decide to pursue internships at Google. Their journey through the tech world is both comedic and inspiring, showcasing the value of experience in a digital age.

Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, making it one of the few films to have access to the real Googleplex. Also, the film's plot was inspired by a real-life internship program at Google.

Description: Three female office workers (Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin) bond over their shared disdain for their sexist, egotistical boss. Their comedic revenge plot turns into a story of empowerment and workplace reform.

Fact: The film's title song became a hit, and Dolly Parton wrote it specifically for the movie. Also, the film was inspired by a real-life group of secretaries who formed a support group called "9 to