Cast of Mrs. America

Cate Blanchett plays Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative activist who leads the backlash against the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s.

Rose Byrne portrays Gloria Steinem, a prominent feminist and journalist advocating for women's rights and the ERA.

Uzo Aduba plays Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the United States Congress and a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Margo Martindale is Bella Abzug, a lawyer, U.S. Representative, and leader in the women's movement.

Tracey Ullman portrays Betty Friedan, author of 'The Feminine Mystique' and a second-wave feminist.

Elizabeth Banks plays Jill Ruckelshaus, a Republican feminist and a member of the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year.

Sarah Paulson is Alice, a composite character representing several women who were members of Phyllis Schlafly's movement.

John Slattery portrays Fred Schlafly, Phyllis Schlafly's supportive husband and an influential figure in her conservative activism.

Kayli Carter plays Pamela, a young housewife and supporter of Phyllis Schlafly's movement.

Ari Graynor is Brenda Feigen, a feminist activist and lawyer involved in the women's movement.

Melanie Lynskey portrays Rosemary Thomson, a homemaker dedicated to Phyllis Schlafly's cause.

Jeanne Tripplehorn plays Eleanor Schlafly, a relative of Phyllis Schlafly.