The First Lady (TV) Cast
The cast of The First Lady. Updated on August 13, 2025.
35 actors
Viola Davis
as Michelle Obama (10 episodes)

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

Michelle Pfeiffer
as Betty Ford (10 episodes)

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.

Gillian Anderson
as Eleanor Roosevelt (10 episodes)

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

O-T Fagbenle
as Barack Obama (10 episodes)

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

Dakota Fanning
as Susan Elizabeth Ford (10 episodes)
Lily Rabe
as Lorena Hickok (10 episodes)

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

Regina Taylor
as Marian Shields Robinson (10 episodes)
Kiefer Sutherland
as Franklin D. Roosevelt (10 episodes)

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

Aaron Eckhart
as Gerald Ford (10 episodes)

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

James DuMont
as Herpolsheimer's Manager (1 episode)
Geraldine Singer
as Dorothea Warren (1 episode)
Jackie Earle Haley
as Louis Howe (5 episodes)
Kate Mulgrew
as Susan Sher (4 episodes)
Eliza Scanlen
as Young Eleanor Roosevelt (2 episodes)
Clea DuVall
as Tommy (6 episodes)
Jayme Lawson
as Young Michelle Obama (5 episodes)
Derek Cecil
as Donald Rumsfeld (4 episodes)
Michael Potts
as Fraser Robinson (5 episodes)
Rhys Wakefield
as Dick Cheney (4 episodes)
Ellen Burstyn
as Sara Delano Roosevelt (6 episodes)
Judy Greer
as Nancy Howe (4 episodes)
Cailee Spaeny
as Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (4 episodes)
Michael Aronov
as Rahm Emanuel (3 episodes)
Gloria Reuben
as Valerie Jarrett (3 episodes)
Kristine Froseth
as Young Betty Ford (4 episodes)
Rosalind Chao
as Tina Tchen (3 episodes)
Lexi Underwood
as Malia Obama (3 episodes)
Saniyya Sidney
as Sasha Obama (3 episodes)
Bill Winkler
as Secret Service Agent (1 episode)
Patrice Johnson
as Clara Powell (3 episodes)
Gavin White
as Young Michael Ford (1 episode)
Donna Lynne Champlin
as Mel Winter (1 episode)
Raphael Luce
as Young James Roosevelt (2 episodes)
Jake Picking
as Young Gerald Ford (2 episodes)
Brandon Fox
as Radio Producer (1 episode)
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