Raising Helen

Raising Helen is a 2004 American comedy/drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler. It stars Kate Hudson, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere, John Corbett, Helen Mirren, Abigail Breslin, and her brother Spencer. Raising Helen revolves around Helen Harris, whose successful fashion career and decadent Manhattan lifestyle are plenty in terms of keeping her occupied and content. Helen's days as a socialite are brought to a swift end, however, when she is informed not only of the death of her sister, but of the decision to leave her three children in her care. Being one of New York's hippest matters little to 15-year-old Audrey, 10-year-old Henry, and five-year-old Sarah, who would much rather have their parents back. Convinced she can raise the kids and maintain her already fast-paced schedule, Helen quickly finds herself burnt out and disheartened by her older sister's lack of faith. Despite her already hectic schedule, however, Helen finds the time... full article at wikipedia