Glenda Dupree

About the Job

A former A-list movie star who never stopped being one. Glenda Dupree is elegant, commanding, and effortlessly intimidating. She lives in a historic estate next door to the main character — a woman who carries old Hollywood glamour into every room she enters. She’s used to being admired, listened to, and obeyed. Regal, imperious, and deeply set in her ways, Glenda can be sharp, controlling, and quietly judgmental — but there’s intelligence and legacy behind it. She comes from a prominent family (daughter of Opal Dupree, aunt to songwriter Adam Dupree) and expects the world to meet her at her level. This role calls for an actress with strong presence — someone who can convey status, history, and subtle authority without trying. Think: old Hollywood, effortless power, polished on the surface with edge underneath. Specs: • Height: 5’5” – 5’10” • Build: Slim to average • Hair: Blonde, shoulder length preferred (or able to match) • Features: Strong bone structure, classically elegant Skills/Notes: • Horseback riding a plus (basic riding can be taught) • Strong acting presence and command