i absolutely do not do sitpwg justice and also it diverges a fair amount in terms of plot and themes
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but if anybody could... by private_property_pelican
Fandoms: Death Becomes Her - Mattison & Carey/Pennette, Death Becomes Her (1992)
22 Nov 2025
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Helen refuses to believe that the art is important enough, and the fame is enough a part of the art, that it’s necessary for Madeline to do these things.
Helen refuses to believe that the art is more important than she is.
Madeline doesn’t know which she believes is more important. What she does know is that the art cannot compromise, and Helen can. Helen could, but doesn’t. Not enough. Helen only ever offers false compromises, and then she acts like Madeline is unreasonable for not being satisfied by them.
So maybe they just don't belong together.
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Madeline Ashton is an actress. A good one. A serious one who puts her craft above all else.
Helen Sharp is a one-hit wonder of an author who's lost herself in a relationship she has to keep secret.
When Madeline gets the starring role in the film adaptation of Helen's book, they have to face certain things.
They do not belong together.
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Sunday in the Park with George AU