Working Girl

The 1988 American romantic comedy-drama directed by Mike Nichols, written by Kevin Wade, follows Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith), an ambitious secretary from Staten Island striving to break into the corporate finance world of New York City. Armed with education from night business classes, Tess pitches a promising idea to her new boss, Katharine Parker (Sigourney Weaver), who deceitfully claims it as her own. When Katharine is hospitalized with a broken leg, Tess seizes the opportunity to assume her boss's role, aiming to implement her idea and prove her capabilities. She gains the assistance of Jack Trainer (Harrison Ford), a powerful investment broker, leading to both professional collaboration and a romantic relationship. Upon Katharine's return and discovery of Tess's actions, a battle ensues for recognition and justice. The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $100 million worldwide. It garnered six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Melanie Griffith, and won four Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The film's theme song, "Let the River Run" by Carly Simon, won the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy, marking the first time a song written, performed, and produced by a single artist received all three honors.