Stella Cast
The cast of Stella.
Bette Midler
as Stella Claire

Bette Midler portrays Stella Claire, a strong and independent working-class single mother.

John Goodman
as Ed Munn

John Goodman plays Ed Munn, a romantic interest of Stella.

Trini Alvarado
as Jenny Claire

Trini Alvarado takes on the role of Jenny Claire, Stella's daughter.

Stephen Collins
as Stephen Dallas

Stephen Collins portrays Stephen Dallas, Stella's former love interest.

Marsha Mason
as Janice Morrison

Marsha Mason plays Janice Morrison, Stella's best friend.

Eileen Brennan
as Mrs. Wilkerson

Eileen Brennan portrays Mrs. Wilkerson, a neighbor of Stella.

Linda Hart
as Debbie Whitman

Linda Hart plays Debbie Whitman, a friend of Stella.

Ben Stiller
as Jim Uptegrove

Ben Stiller takes on the role of Jim Uptegrove, a character in the film.

William McNamara
as Pat Robbins

William McNamara plays Pat Robbins, a character in the movie.

John Bell
as Bob Morrison

John Bell portrays Bob Morrison, a character in Stella.

Ashley Peldon
as Jenny (age 3)

Ashley Peldon plays the young Jenny at age 3 in the movie.

Alisan Porter
as Jenny (age 8)

Alisan Porter takes on the role of the older Jenny at age 8 in Stella.

Kenneth Kimmins
as Security Guard
Bob Gerchen
as Bartender
Willie Rosario
as Dancing Waiter
Rex Robbins
as Minister
Ron White
as Tony De Banza
Matthew Cowles
as Sid
Louis Ferreira
as Cocaine Dealer
Peter MacNeill
as Bobby
Michael Hogan
as Billy
George Buza
as George
Eric Keenleyside
as Wendell
Megan Gallivan
as Preppy Girl #2
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