Top 10 Family Films About Business Women

Description: J.C. Wiatt, a high-powered Manhattan career woman, inherits a baby from a distant cousin, leading her to reevaluate her life and career choices.

Fact: The film was one of the first to explore the "mommy track" in the workplace.

Description: A Staten Island secretary, Tess McGill, schemes to undermine her boss and take a chance on her own career, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of a woman in the corporate world.

Fact: Melanie Griffith was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Tess McGill.

Description: Based on a true story, this film portrays Erin Brockovich, a single mother who becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.

Fact: Julia Roberts won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Erin Brockovich.

Description: An FBI agent goes undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a bombing, learning about herself and the value of inner beauty along the way.

Fact: Sandra Bullock did many of her own stunts in the film.

Description: Elle Woods, a fashion merchandising student, enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, but ends up finding her own path in the legal world, proving her intelligence and determination.

Fact: The film was inspired by Amanda Brown's novel of the same name, which was based on her own experiences at Stanford Law School.

Description: This film follows the journey of a young aspiring journalist who becomes the assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor, showcasing the dynamics of the fashion industry and the personal growth of a woman in a high-pressure environment.

Fact: The character of Miranda Priestly is loosely based on Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

Description: Margaret Tate, a Canadian executive, faces deportation and convinces her assistant to marry her to stay in the U.S., leading to unexpected personal and professional growth.

Fact: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds had great chemistry, leading to rumors of a real-life romance.

Description: A retired man becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, where he forms a bond with the company's workaholic CEO, highlighting themes of mentorship and the balance between work and family.

Fact: Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway star together for the first time in this film.

Description: The film tells the story of Joy Mangano, an entrepreneur who invents the Miracle Mop and navigates the challenges of business while managing her family life.

Fact: Jennifer Lawrence was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Joy Mangano.

Description: Three female office workers take on their chauvinistic boss, leading to a series of comedic events that highlight workplace inequality and empowerment.

Fact: The film inspired a TV series of the same name that ran from 1982 to