The studio's attempt to make June an overnight star is jeopardized by the unexpected death of Jean Harlow, which dominates the headlines. Meanwhile, Norma frets about being cast as a 40-year-old mother.
The studio is upended when Harry Sylver is ousted and replaced by Roland White, who changes scripts, commissions unfilmable garments, and opts not to renew Norma's contract. Meanwhile, June becomes a diva.