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With Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, O-T Fagbenle. In the East Wing of the White House, many of history's most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies.
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In July 2021, Kiefer Sutherland and Lily Rabe joined the main cast as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok, respectively, while Ellen Burstyn, Eliza Scanlen, Cailee Spaeny, Clea DuVall and Charlie Plummer joined the cast in recurring roles.
- Viola Davis as Michelle Obama
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford
- Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt
- O-T Fagbenle as Barack Obama
- Aaron Eckhart as Gerald Ford
- Kiefer Sutherland as Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- Dakota Fanning as Susan Ford
- Eliza Scanlen as Young Eleanor Roosevelt
- Judy Greer as Nancy Howe
- Rhys Wakefield as Dick Cheney
As the first Black First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama broke down barriers and faced incredible scrutiny while also trying to raise her two daughters and make America's children healthier. Viola Davis is one of the most accomplished actresses of her generation, having won an Emmy award for How to Get Away with Murder, Tony Awards for th...
Betty Ford was married to the 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. As First Lady, Betty Ford was notable for being active in pursuing policy goals and advocating for issues, especially social issues. As a Republican, she bucked against party line on several issues, including supporting abortion rights and advocating for the Equal Ri...
Eleanor Roosevelt was the famed First Lady to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from 1933 until his death in 1945. Eleanor Roosevelt is credited as having reshaped and redefined the role of First Lady with her participation in national politics and her activism. Subsequent to her time as First Lady, she served as United States Delegate to the Un...
President Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 until 2017, a time that included crawling out of the Great Recession, passing the Affordable Care Act, presiding over the legalization of gay marriage, and having something we all called a "Beer Summit." He's played by O-T Fagbenle, who's best known for playing Luke ...
President Gerald Ford ascended to President of the United States in 1974 upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. Having been appointed by Nixon as Vice President after the Spiro Agnew scandal, Ford holds the distinction of being the only President who was never elected to federal office by the American people. He was portrayed on Saturday Night L...
FDR was one of the most notable and influential Presidents this country has ever had. He helped bring the country out of the Great Depression with his New Deal, and he shepherded the U.S. through World War II. He was elected President four times, the only person to ever win election more than twice, and his face is on the dime. He's played by actor...
Susan Ford is the youngest of Gerald and Betty Ford's four children. Susan was only 17 years old and still in high school when her father took the oath of office, and she actually had her class' senior prom in the East Room at the White House. In 1979, just two years after her father left the White House, Susan married one of his former Secret Serv...
As the younger version of Eleanor Roosevelt, The First Lady cast Eliza Scanlen, whose breakthrough role came in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects, where she played the sheltered younger sister of Amy Adams's character. She also played ill-fated March sister Beth in the 2019 adaptation of Little Women.
Nancy Howe was Betty Ford's personal secretary and trusted confidante who stood by the first lady throughout her personal trials and political battles. The role originally went to Pamela Adlon, but when she had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts, in stepped Judy Greer, the consummate best friend of American cinema. Greer's best known rules inc...
Before he became Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush, Dick Cheney served as the White House Chief of Staff under President Ford, from 1975 until 1977. He also managed Ford's (failed) 1976 re-election campaign. He's played by Australian actor Rhys Wakefield, who starred in the third season of True Detective, as well as in the Hu...
Apr 17, 2022 · A complete guide to the cast and characters of Showtime's anthology series The First Lady, starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama.
Jul 8, 2021 · See who's playing whom on Showtime's 'The First Lady,' the new anthology about the lives of U.S. first ladies, including Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Jun 17, 2022 · The First Lady season 1: air date, cast, plot, episode guide and all about the White House drama. By Nicholas Cannon. last updated 17 June 2022. The First Lady is an epic White House drama on Showtime and Paramount Plus UK with Gillian Anderson, Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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