Eve Harrington is an aspiring actress and con woman. Originally from Milwaukee, she was given $500 by the wife of her boss to leave town after being suspected of an affair with him. She took the money, moved to New York, adopted the name Eve Harrington, and insinuated herself into the life of celebrated star Margo Channing by concocting a false story about a dead husband who never existed. Eve is extremely ambitious and manipulative. Originally conceived as a lesbian, there are several subtle hints throughout the film that indicate that Eve is either lesbian or bisexual. What remains abundantly clear is that she loves fame, power, and money above all else.