10 Shows & Movies Like Ugly Betty (2006)

Description: Chronicles the lives of four women navigating careers, relationships, and personal growth in New York City, with a strong focus on fashion and female friendship.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a half-hour comedy but evolved into an hour-long dramedy after the pilot was shot.

Description: A stylish drama set in the world of Manhattan's elite, featuring sharp fashion, complicated relationships, and the juxtaposition of privilege with personal struggles.

Fact: The iconic voice of Gossip Girl was provided by Kristen Bell, who remained uncredited throughout the entire original series run.

Description: A young woman navigates the cutthroat world of high fashion, balancing personal integrity with professional ambition in a glamorous yet demanding industry.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life experiences of author Lauren Weisberger, who worked as an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

Description: While set in government offices, this comedy shares a similar upbeat tone and features an optimistic, fashion-conscious female lead navigating workplace dynamics.

Fact: The show's fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana has an extensive (and hilarious) fictional history that's referenced throughout the series.

Description: A workplace comedy about a strong-willed professional woman balancing career ambitions with a chaotic personal life and romantic misadventures.

Fact: Mindy Kaling wrote every episode of the first season herself, a rare feat in television production.

Description: A woman reinvents herself to navigate the competitive world of publishing, blending workplace comedy with romantic entanglements and personal reinvention.

Fact: The show is based on the novel of the same name by Pamela Redmond Satran and was originally developed for TV by Sex and the City creator Darren Star.

Description: A telenovela-style dramedy about a young woman whose life takes unexpected turns, blending humor, romance, and workplace challenges with a strong female lead.

Fact: The show was inspired by a Venezuelan telenovela called 'Juana la Virgen' and features a unique narrator who adds a whimsical touch to the storytelling.

Description: Follows three young women working at a fashion magazine, exploring themes of friendship, career growth, and self-discovery in a fast-paced media environment.

Fact: The series was inspired by the life of former Cosmopolitan editor-in-chief Joanna Coles, who served as an executive producer.

Description: A mix of legal drama and romantic comedy featuring an unconventional protagonist navigating both professional challenges and personal identity issues.

Fact: The show's premise was inspired by a Korean film called '30 Days' and features numerous Broadway stars in guest roles throughout its run.

Description: A coming-of-age story about a young woman finding her way in both the professional world and personal relationships, set against the backdrop of 1980s New York.

Fact: This prequel to Sex and the City was based on the book series by Candace Bushnell, though it took significant creative liberties with the source material.