Meet Elizabeth Court, an extraordinary and poised female character. As an accomplished chemist, she fearlessly pursues her academic studies independently and conducts groundbreaking research at the Hastings Institute, delving into the enigmatic realm of ‘pre-evolution’ molecules that eluded Darwin’s theory of evolution. The year is 1955, a time when societal norms confined women to sitting on balconies, sipping tea, and indulging in idle chatter, while even the most esteemed women workers were relegated to roles as office assistants or administrative staff.
Within the institute, Elizabeth’s colleagues undermine her capabilities, regarding her more as a research assistant or a mere coffee fetcher rather than an equal chemist. However, there is one exception—Calvin Evans, a nominee for the prestigious Nobel Prize. These two skilled yet socially awkward individuals find an extraordinary connection, akin to a perpetual chemical bond, as they unexpectedly fall in love.
Yet, their joy is short-lived. To safeguard her scientific reputation and research, Elizabeth chooses a ‘marriage-free cohabitation’ arrangement. Tragically, Calvin meets with a fatal accident, leaving her as a single mother. With no time to grieve or falter, Elizabeth faces expulsion from the institute due to her child. Undeterred, she takes matters into her own hands, transforming her kitchen into a laboratory, determined to continue her research.
Despite being unjustly perceived as a mere aspiring chemist, Elizabeth is indeed accomplished in her field. Standing out as an exceptional single mother, she experiences an unforeseen turn of events when she is unexpectedly chosen to host the TV cooking program ‘Dinner at Six.’ As her daughter reaches the age of five, Elizabeth becomes a sensation, skyrocketing to become America’s most celebrated superstar, even gaining fans among the ranks of the Vice President.
