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I Hate Being Pretty

·15 min·1 clip
Scarlett discovers her mom burned her medical papers, forcing a raw confrontation about beauty and ambition.
Scarlett, a beautiful blonde, struggles with stereotypes that label her as dumb, despite her dream to become a doctor. She faces stage fright, parental pressure to model, and complex relationships with friends like Katie and romantic interest Charlie, ultimately overcoming obstacles to prove her intelligence and worth.

As heard by us

A brisk teen drama about labels, stage fright, and being judged too quickly.

Scarlett's story turns a familiar school setup into a tidy look at how nerves, appearances, and snap judgments can get tangled fast. The speech scene lands because it is embarrassing without feeling mean-spirited, and the later move toward friendship and crushes gives the story…

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A fast school drama with stage fright, awkward crushes, and a final apology that wraps things up cleanly.

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