The story begins in early 2014 in Surrey, England, where Poppy Wakefield lives a seemingly charmed existence. As a domestic goddess for her husband Stephen and a freelance magazine journalist, her life appears perfect. However, this predictability is shattered when Poppy discovers that Stephen’s recent birdwatching hobby is merely a cover for an affair.
On Stephen’s birthday, Poppy has meticulously prepared a romantic evening, complete with expensive gifts, a specialty cake, a sexy teddy, and rose petals scattered across the bedroom. However, her plans are thwarted when Stephen cancels, claiming he is off in search of a rare bird. Unbeknownst to him, he fails to hang up properly, and Poppy overhears him telling his lover just how gullible she is.
Reeling from the shock of betrayal, Poppy finds solace in an entertainment talk show segment that highlights George Clooney’s charitable work. To her, George embodies everything her husband is not: suave, sophisticated, funny, and charming. He represents someone who genuinely cares about making a difference in the world, making him the ideal match for her.
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When Poppy receives a timely invitation to visit her close friend Justin in Los Angeles, she seizes the opportunity to escape her troubles. Justin, who worked as their wedding planner, suggests that Poppy see celebrity specialist Dr. Faye. During their session, Dr. Faye questions Poppy about her obsession with George Clooney, which she resents but cannot deny.
The next morning, while working on her latest article for Chit Chat magazine, Justin convinces Poppy to join him at the farmers’ market, hoping that George might make an appearance. Although a young vendor flirts with her, Poppy remains uninterested, her heart still set on the Hollywood star.
Determined to meet George, Poppy buys an array of his tequilas and contacts his publicist under the pretense of writing an article. She then drags Justin to a bikers’ bar after hearing he has bought a Harley, hoping to create a buzz that might attract George’s attention.
As Poppy extends her stay in Los Angeles, Justin introduces her to Marcy, a lonely southerner who is newly married. When Poppy learns that George is scheduled to attend Marcy’s party, she spends days preparing for the event. However, through a series of comedic errors, she ultimately misses her chance to meet him.
Feeling dejected, Poppy mopes around Justin’s place until his Russian cleaner, Irina, convinces her to see a psychic. The experience turns out to be a disaster, leaving Poppy to drown her sorrows in a bar, where she faces unwanted advances from a stranger.
Just as Poppy is beginning to embrace her new life, the surprise announcement of George Clooney’s engagement brings her romantic fantasies crashing down. Justin, frustrated with her obsession, nearly kicks her out, but Poppy promises to get her life back on track.
While contemplating her situation by the waves, Poppy encounters the flirty juice vendor, Luke. They embark on a light-hearted liaison that lasts several days, but it comes to an abrupt end when Luke suggests they take their relationship to the next level by involving Irina in a three-way.
On Poppy’s birthday, she finds herself drinking through the night with Justin, Marcy, and Irina. Stephen unexpectedly shows up, expressing his desire to take her back when she is ready. Disappointed by his lack of romanticism, Poppy turns him away. When Stephen returns with flowers and a grand gesture, she realizes he wants things to remain the same, prompting her to break it off definitively.
Offered a chance to do a weekly TV segment in London, Poppy poses for photos on a luxurious hotel roof. Later, while waiting for the elevator, she is engrossed in her cell phone and waves off the elevator when it arrives, not realizing that George Clooney is inside. This missed opportunity leaves her feeling more determined than