Lying to Be Perfect

Nola Devlin is an editor at a magazine who is often mocked by her colleagues due to her appearance. Secretly, she is the author of a popular advice column written under the pseudonym Belinda Apple. When Nola and her friends form a pact to lose weight by following Belinda Apple's tips, Nola must navigate the complications of her double life while trying to keep her identity hidden from her peers. As the group begins to change, Nola also finds herself in a romantic relationship with a man connected to the publishing business.

This television comedy movie was directed by Gary Harvey and written by Nancey Silvers. The film features Poppy Montgomery in the lead role as Nola Devlin, alongside Adam Kaufman, Michelle Harrison, Chelah Horsdal, Audrey Wasilewski, and Julia Benson. A joint production between Front Street Pictures and Lifetime, the movie was released on June 7, 2010, in the United States and Canada.

The film has received moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 2,600 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.1/10 on TMDB from 142 votes.