Character Relationship Map: Be Cool

Characters

• Edie Athens (played by Uma Thurman) — protagonist

  Widow of record label owner Chili helps in the music business.

• Raji (played by Vince Vaughn) — supporting

  Ruthless music producer and Chili's primary antagonist.

• Sin LaSalle (played by Cedric the Entertainer) — supporting

  Demanding hip-hop producer owed money by Edie's label.

• Steven Tyler (played by Steven Tyler) — supporting

  Rock musician who performs in the film.

• Nick Carr (played by Harvey Keitel) — minor

  Corrupt music producer and antagonist.

• Pussycat Doll (played by Melody Thornton) — cameo

  Musical group featured in Be Cool, appears in music video or club scene.

• Pussycat Doll (played by Kimberly Wyatt) — cameo

  Pop girl group appearing in a music video scene

• Music Video Dancer (played by Donyelle Denise Jones) — cameo

  Background performer in music video sequences within Be Cool.

• Music Video Dancer (played by Shanell Woodgett) — cameo

  Background dancer performing in a music video production

Key Relationships

• Pussycat Doll → Music Video Dancer (professional)
• Pussycat Doll → Music Video Dancer (alliance)
• Nick Carr → Steven Tyler (Professional Industry Associate)
• Sin LaSalle → Steven Tyler (Professional Industry Peer)
• Sin LaSalle → Nick Carr (Conflict Confronting Rival)
• Raji → Sin LaSalle (Conflict Deceiver)
• Raji → Nick Carr (Alliance Business Partners)
• Edie Athens → Steven Tyler (Professional Guest Collaborator)
• Edie Athens → Nick Carr (Conflict Corrupt Antagonist)
• Edie Athens → Sin LaSalle (Professional Creditor)
• Edie Athens → Raji (Conflict Arch Enemy)

Story Analysis

A story of industry survival where strategic alliances and ruthless tactics collide to determine professional success.

Plot Progression

1. Debt and Desperation
2. Schemes and Sabotage
3. Confrontation and Chaos
4. Triumph and Aftermath