In this movie the Tootsie Michael Dorsey is jobless. His tainted reputation makes him unable to work with anyone. Due to his reputation, he disguises by dressing like a woman during the auditions hoping that it was the easier way to get a job. In so doing he tailored himself towards what the director wanted at the auditions. He disguises by the name of Dorthy Michaels. He falls in love with a, leading actress in the soap opera: Julie Nichols (Jessica Lange). However, Julie is unaware if Dorthy Michaels is really a man.
As incestuous chaos breeds on set, Dorthy grows more famous. ...