Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw are American performers and close friends, despite their starkly contrasting personalities. Lorelei places significant value on a man's wealth, gravitating toward those who can support her passion for diamonds. Her fiancé, Gus Esmond II, is an example of this, as he fulfills all her financial desires. On the other hand, Dorothy is drawn to men with attractive appearances and athletic physiques, showing little concern for their financial status.