Season 1

Paige Townsen’s life is about to change forever in the series premiere of Famous In Love. Paige is a normal college girl working on her business degree who enjoys acting on the side. When the next big movie franchise goes into production and opens its doors looking for the next “It girl” to play the lead role, Paige’s roommates Cassie and Jake convince her to go to the open casting call. Never in her wildest dreams does she think she will even make it to the callbacks, but after an electric audition with Hollywood heartthrob Rainer Devon, her chance of a lifetime happens. Meanwhile, intrigue is flowing through Hollywood as every actor wants a part in the new Locked film.

Paige tries to figure out how to tell her parents she’s won the acting role of a lifetime. On the eve of the big Locked cast announcement party, Paige is more nervous about telling her parents the truth about snagging her dream role than the actual event. With her parents set on her education taking priority, she tries to find a way to convince them – and herself – that she can do both. Meanwhile, the gossip is still swirling about Rainer and Jordan’s fight over Tangey, and Nina is determined to shut it down so it won’t hurt the film.

Paige becomes overwhelmed by her school work load and the grueling Locked schedule. Having promised her parents that she would be able to balance school and the film’s schedule, Paige quickly learns that it is easier said than done. While trying to work on a crucial school paper, she keeps getting sidetracked with wardrobe fittings, photo shoots and screen tests. Leaning on Jake and Cassie for help, Paige quickly learns she may be in over her head. Meanwhile, Nina must make cuts to the movie budget, and Jake meets with an agent about his script.

Paige becomes aware of the realities and pressure that come with starring in a 200 million dollar film, as her first day on set is riddled with difficulties. Her on-set relationship with Rainer causes further complications with Jake, and she’s forced to make a professional decision.Cassie’s schooling is in jeopardy after struggling with tuition payments, and with no options available, she’s forced to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Tangey and her mother argue over the future direction of her career, which threatens her mother’s status as her manager.

Jordan and Tangey renew their relationship in secret, which threatens his relationship with Nina. Tangey also receives bad news when she realizes her mother has taken some serious steps in a bid to be rehired as her manager. When Tangey turns to Nina for help, Nina has an idea that will help them both. Paige and Jake argue over their differing views on Rainer and Alexis. Later, Rainer surprises everyone when he throws Paige a surprise birthday party, but things don’t turn out as expected when Jake arrives late.

Nina and Rainer take a last-minute trip to China to rescue Locked from a new setback, which derails Rainer’s weekend plans with Paige. But when Alan and Rainer bond over their mutual tastes, Nina feels uncomfortable. Cassie’s financial problems continue, so she feels forced to take more shifts as a topless maid. Meanwhile, Jordan deals with issues involving his mother.