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A "Steel Magnolia" is a term primarily used in the Southern United States to describe a woman who embodies both traditional feminine grace and extraordinary inner strength and fortitude. The concept was popularized by Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play and subsequent 1989 film, Steel Magnolias , which was based on the true story of his sister, Susan Harling Robinson.

: Robert Harling wrote the original play in just 10 days as a way to process his grief following his sister's death from diabetic complications. Steel Magnolias

Below are several notable features and details regarding the Steel Magnolias story and its legacy: The Real Story & Development A "Steel Magnolia" is a term primarily used