What is neely o hara?

Neely O'Hara is a fictional character from the novel "Valley of the Dolls" by Jacqueline Susann. She is a talented but temperamental actress who rises to fame in Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s, but also struggles with drug addiction, emotional instability, and relationships with men. Neely is depicted as a complex and flawed character who struggles with insecurities and a need for validation and attention. She is often seen as a symbol of the dark side of Hollywood and the pressures of fame. The character has been portrayed in film and television adaptations of the novel, including by Patty Duke and Sharon Tate.