A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.
Sally Field M'Lynn Eatenton
Dolly Parton Truvy Jones
Shirley MacLaine Ouiser Boudreaux
Daryl Hannah Annelle Dupuy
Olympia Dukakis Clairee Belcher
Julia Roberts Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
Tom Skerritt Drum Eatenton
Sam Shepard Spud Jones
Dylan McDermott Jackson Latcherie
Kevin J. O'Connor Sammy Desoto
Bill McCutcheon Owen Jenkins
Ann Wedgeworth Aunt Fern
Knowl Johnson Tommy Eatenton
Jonathan Ward Jonathan Eatenton
Bibi Besch Belle Marmillion
Janine Turner Nancy Beth Marmillion
James Wlcek Marshall Marmillion
Ronald Young Drew Marmillion
Nancy Parsons Janice Van Meter
Robert Ginnaven Mayor Van Meter
Tom Hodges Louie Jones
Rick Hurst Bark Boone
Robert Harling Minister
Clara Gabrielle Jack, Jr. (1 Year Old)
Daniel Camp Jack, Jr. (3 Years Old)
Norman Fletcher Mr. Latcherie, Sr.
Lori Tate Mrs. Latcherie, Sr.
Robert Adams Dr. Judd
Carol Sutton Nurse Pam
Aja Sansone Monique
Rodney Alan Fulton Bobby Ray Ross
Spencer Henderson Dancing Couple
Sandra Asbury-Johnson Dancing Couple
Gale J. Odom Church Singer
Betsy Widhalm Church Organist
Oscar J. Bienvenu Jr. Doctor
Teresa Beaudion Receptionist
Gladys Mallard Nurse
Betty J. Dove Nurse
Travis Harrison Delivery Boy
James Shapkoff III Delivery Man
Walker May Newspaper Boy
Robert R. Morgan Cook
Roger D. McCann Cook's Helper
Debbie McCann Cook's Helper
Trent Dawson Choir Member (uncredited)