Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?".
As the production of Baby Jane reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member. Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.
On the eve of its release, bad word-of-mouth plagues "Baby Jane." Bette and Joan brace for failure. Pauline tries to break gender barriers. Oscar nominations are announced.
Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up hag horror pic. Someone from Joan's past poses a threat.
With production of "Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte" underway, the feud is intensified when Joan learns of a new producer on the project. In an unguarded moment, Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob.