Lauren Ames (played by Shelley Long) is a protagonist in Outrageous Fortune.
Refined but struggling actress studying under Korzenowski. Initially clashes with Sandy, but they become uneasy allies after suspecting Michael faked his death. They travel across the country, evade CIA and Russian assassins, and eventually confront Michael. Lauren uses her ballet skills to escape, secures the stolen toxin and money, and later stars as Hamlet alongside Sandy. Sandy Brozinsky (played by Bette Midler) appears in Outrageous Fortune.
Brash and loud actress who also studies under Korzenowski. Initially dislikes Lauren but forms an alliance to track down Michael. They face pursuit by federal agents and Russian assassins. After surviving Michael's betrayal and the New Mexico standoff, Sandy forms a lasting friendship with Lauren and performs as Ophelia in their production of Hamlet. Stanislav Korzenowski (played by Robert Prosky) appears in Outrageous Fortune.
The respected theatre professor under whom Lauren and Sandy study. He is secretly connected to the Russian assassins hunting Michael. He participates in a trade deal in New Mexico using stolen cash intended for Michael, which ultimately goes awry.
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Characters
Lauren Ames
(played by Shelley Long) — protagonist
Refined but struggling actress studying under Korzenowski. Initially clashes with Sandy, but they become uneasy allies after suspecting Michael faked his death. They travel across the country, evade C...
Sandy Brozinsky
(played by Bette Midler) — supporting
Brash and loud actress who also studies under Korzenowski. Initially dislikes Lauren but forms an alliance to track down Michael. They face pursuit by federal agents and Russian assassins. After survi...
Stanislav Korzenowski
(played by Robert Prosky) — supporting
The respected theatre professor under whom Lauren and Sandy study. He is secretly connected to the Russian assassins hunting Michael. He participates in a trade deal in New Mexico using stolen cash in...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Sandy Brozinsky → Stanislav Korzenowski
(Professional Student)
Sandy decides to also study with Korzenowski and meets Lauren in his class.
Lauren Ames → Stanislav Korzenowski
(Professional Student)
Lauren has a chance to study with the theatre professor Stanislav Korzenowski.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Lauren Ames → Sandy Brozinsky
(Conflict Rival)
Lauren and Sandy take an instant dislike to each other when they first meet in Korzenowski's class. Their rivalry is intensified because both women da...
Story Analysis
Two rival actresses become allies while pursuing a supposedly dead lover through an escalating international conspiracy, ultimately finding friendship.
