The Help

Emma Stone portrays Eugenia 'Skeeter' Phelan, an ambitious young writer who seeks to tell the stories of black maids in her hometown.

Viola Davis plays Aibileen Clark, a wise and resilient maid who is the first to share her experiences with Skeeter.

Octavia Spencer takes on the role of Minny Jackson, a sharp-tongued maid with extraordinary cooking skills and a complex relationship with her employers.

Bryce Dallas Howard is Hilly Holbrook, a socially prominent woman whose traditional views are challenged by Skeeter's book project.

Jessica Chastain appears as Celia Foote, an outcast wife who forms a secretive and transformative friendship with Minny.

Anna Camp plays Jolene French, a member of Hilly's social circle who navigates the shifting social dynamics of the era.

Ahna O'Reilly portrays Elizabeth Leefolt, a young mother who is largely indifferent to the civil rights movement and her maid's life.

Allison Janney embodies Charlotte Phelan, Skeeter's mother, whose concern for societal appearances conflicts with her daughter's progressive views.

Mary Steenburgen takes the role of Elain Stein, the editor in New York who shows an interest in Skeeter's writing and the stories of the maids.

Mike Vogel plays Johnny Foote, Celia's husband, who is initially unaware of his wife's friendship with Minny.

Sissy Spacek is Missus Walters, Hilly's mother, whose candid comments and actions often undermine her daughter's stance.