Goddess (2013 film)

Goddess is a 2013 Australian musical comedy-drama film directed by Mark Lamprell. The film stars Laura Michelle Kelly, Ronan Keating, and Magda Szubanski.

The plot centers around Elspeth Dickens (Kelly), a frustrated stay-at-home mother of energetic twin boys, living in a remote Australian farmhouse with her marine biologist husband, James (Keating), who is often away researching whales. To combat her loneliness and boredom, Elspeth starts posting videos of herself singing and dancing in her kitchen. These videos quickly go viral, turning her into an internet sensation.

Elspeth's online fame attracts the attention of talent manager Cassandra Wolfe (Szubanski), who offers her a contract to become a professional performer. However, this opportunity creates conflict and challenges Elspeth's family dynamics, forcing her to choose between her newfound career and her family. The film explores themes of motherhood, ambition, identity, and the challenges of balancing personal fulfillment with family responsibilities in the digital age. It features original songs and dance numbers performed by Kelly and the cast.