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Dakota Fanning (Susan Elizabeth Ford) leads the The First Lady cast as the #117 ranked actor globally. Cast members below include current popularity rankings where available.
January 6, 2026

Top 10 Cast Members

Ranked by Wikipedia pageviews on January 5, 2026
#1
Dakota Fanningas Susan Elizabeth Ford
Rank #11717,233 daily views
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#2
Cailee Spaenyas Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Rank #3459,632 daily views
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#3
Gillian Andersonas Eleanor Roosevelt
Rank #4578,126 daily views
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#4
Michelle Pfeifferas Betty Ford
Rank #7466,009 daily views
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#5
Kiefer Sutherlandas Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rank #1,1804,434 daily views
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#6
Viola Davisas Michelle Obama
Rank #2,2522,779 daily views
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#7
Judy Greeras Nancy Howe
Rank #2,3012,728 daily views
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#8
Aaron Eckhartas Gerald Ford
Rank #2,6302,442 daily views
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#9
Jayme Lawsonas Young Michelle Obama
Rank #2,6552,422 daily views
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#10
Lily Rabeas Lorena Hickok
Rank #2,9932,182 daily views
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The First Lady Full Cast

All 35 cast members with rankings based on Wikipedia pageviews
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Viola Davis
as Michelle Obama · 10 eps
Rank #2,2522,779 daily views

Viola Davis portrays Michelle Obama, the first African-American First Lady of the United States, known for her advocacy for education and healthy living.

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Michelle Pfeiffer
as Betty Ford · 10 eps
Rank #7466,009 daily views

Michelle Pfeiffer plays Betty Ford, who served as First Lady from 1974 to 1977, known for her candidness and founding of the Betty Ford Center.

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Gillian Anderson
as Eleanor Roosevelt · 10 eps
Rank #4578,126 daily views

Gillian Anderson takes on the role of Eleanor Roosevelt, the longest-serving First Lady renowned for her work in human rights and social reform.

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O-T Fagbenle
as Barack Obama · 10 eps
Rank #5,2751,249 daily views

O-T Fagbenle plays Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and husband of Michelle Obama.

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Dakota Fanning
as Susan Elizabeth Ford · 10 eps
Rank #11717,233 daily views
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Lily Rabe
as Lorena Hickok · 10 eps
Rank #2,9932,182 daily views

Lily Rabe portrays Lorena Hickok, a journalist and close friend of Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Regina Taylor
as Marian Shields Robinson · 10 eps
Rank #17,809174 daily views
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Kiefer Sutherland
as Franklin D. Roosevelt · 10 eps
Rank #1,1804,434 daily views

Kiefer Sutherland plays Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States and husband of Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Aaron Eckhart
as Gerald Ford · 10 eps
Rank #2,6302,442 daily views

Aaron Eckhart takes on the role of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States and husband of Betty Ford.

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James DuMont
as Herpolsheimer's Manager · 1 ep
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Geraldine Singer
as Dorothea Warren · 1 ep
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Jackie Earle Haley
as Louis Howe · 5 eps
Rank #4,9521,338 daily views
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Kate Mulgrew
as Susan Sher · 4 eps
Rank #3,3501,977 daily views
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Eliza Scanlen
as Young Eleanor Roosevelt · 2 eps
Rank #7,987745 daily views
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Clea DuVall
as Tommy · 6 eps
Rank #5,3131,238 daily views
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JL
Jayme Lawson
as Young Michelle Obama · 5 eps
Rank #2,6552,422 daily views
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Derek Cecil
as Donald Rumsfeld · 4 eps
Rank #15,209248 daily views
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Michael Potts
as Fraser Robinson · 5 eps
Rank #6,2471,025 daily views
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Rhys Wakefield
as Dick Cheney · 4 eps
Rank #23,53678 daily views
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Ellen Burstyn
as Sara Delano Roosevelt · 6 eps
Rank #3,1302,096 daily views
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JG
Judy Greer
as Nancy Howe · 4 eps
Rank #2,3012,728 daily views
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Cailee Spaeny
as Anna Eleanor Roosevelt · 4 eps
Rank #3459,632 daily views
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Michael Aronov
as Rahm Emanuel · 3 eps
Rank #20,119127 daily views
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Gloria Reuben
as Valerie Jarrett · 3 eps
Rank #4,6051,447 daily views
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Kristine Froseth
as Young Betty Ford · 4 eps
Rank #5,9131,092 daily views
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Rosalind Chao
as Tina Tchen · 3 eps
Rank #7,255848 daily views
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Lexi Underwood
as Malia Obama · 3 eps
Rank #18,065168 daily views
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Saniyya Sidney
as Sasha Obama · 3 eps
Rank #16,555206 daily views
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Bill Winkler
as Secret Service Agent · 1 ep
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PJ
Patrice Johnson
as Clara Powell · 3 eps
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GW
Gavin White
as Young Michael Ford · 1 ep
Rank #35,5467 daily views
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DC
Donna Lynne Champlin
as Mel Winter · 1 ep
Rank #19,329141 daily views
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Raphael Luce
as Young James Roosevelt · 2 eps
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Jake Picking
as Young Gerald Ford · 2 eps
Rank #18,065168 daily views
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Brandon Fox
as Radio Producer · 1 ep
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