Continuity mistake: At the wedding, Darryl Hanna's glass of coke is full when it's poured, but the level's lower when it's handed to her.
Steel Magnolias (1989)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Julia Roberts, Sam Shepard, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Sally Field, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton
Shelby dies when her dialysis acts up. Jackson has to raise Jack Jr. with the help of Malynn. Anelle has a baby and names it Shelby in honor of the late adult Shelby.
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Question: When Shelby is telling her mom about the pregnancy, what does Shelby mean when she says, "I think it would help things a lot"?
Answer: She did say he likes to hunt for everything.
Answer: I always felt it meant her husband is cheating on her. And so her having the baby would hopefully help them get back together.
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Answer: She means that she and Jackson (her husband) are having marital problems. Jackson wants a son, and she's hoping that having one will bring them closer together.
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