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Dakota Fanning (Susan Elizabeth Ford) leads the The First Lady cast as the #116 ranked actor globally. Cast members below include current popularity rankings where available.
December 1, 2025

Top 10 Cast Members

Ranked by Wikipedia pageviews on November 30, 2025
#1
Dakota Fanningas Susan Elizabeth Ford
Rank #11616,583 daily views
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#2
Gillian Andersonas Eleanor Roosevelt
Rank #4059,273 daily views
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#3
Kiefer Sutherlandas Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rank #5887,596 daily views
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#4
Michelle Pfeifferas Betty Ford
Rank #6377,201 daily views
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#5
Cailee Spaenyas Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Rank #8835,897 daily views
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#6
Ellen Burstynas Sara Delano Roosevelt
Rank #1,5114,143 daily views
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#7
Viola Davisas Michelle Obama
Rank #1,8653,522 daily views
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#8
Judy Greeras Nancy Howe
Rank #1,9073,456 daily views
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#9
Gloria Reubenas Valerie Jarrett
Rank #1,9753,356 daily views
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#10
Aaron Eckhartas Gerald Ford
Rank #2,9702,364 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 #1,8653,522 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 #6377,201 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 #4059,273 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 #5,8071,173 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 #11616,583 daily views
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Lily Rabe
as Lorena Hickok · 10 eps
Rank #4,5401,563 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 #16,993191 daily views
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Kiefer Sutherland
as Franklin D. Roosevelt · 10 eps
Rank #5887,596 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 #2,9702,364 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 #4,6731,511 daily views
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Kate Mulgrew
as Susan Sher · 4 eps
Rank #3,5761,992 daily views
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Eliza Scanlen
as Young Eleanor Roosevelt · 2 eps
Rank #7,985773 daily views
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Clea DuVall
as Tommy · 6 eps
Rank #3,7241,924 daily views
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Jayme Lawson
as Young Michelle Obama · 5 eps
Rank #4,7931,466 daily views
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Derek Cecil
as Donald Rumsfeld · 4 eps
Rank #20,034125 daily views
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Michael Potts
as Fraser Robinson · 5 eps
Rank #13,473321 daily views
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Rhys Wakefield
as Dick Cheney · 4 eps
Rank #19,190140 daily views
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Ellen Burstyn
as Sara Delano Roosevelt · 6 eps
Rank #1,5114,143 daily views
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Judy Greer
as Nancy Howe · 4 eps
Rank #1,9073,456 daily views
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Cailee Spaeny
as Anna Eleanor Roosevelt · 4 eps
Rank #8835,897 daily views
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Michael Aronov
as Rahm Emanuel · 3 eps
Rank #19,569133 daily views
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Gloria Reuben
as Valerie Jarrett · 3 eps
Rank #1,9753,356 daily views
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Kristine Froseth
as Young Betty Ford · 4 eps
Rank #6,1991,077 daily views
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Rosalind Chao
as Tina Tchen · 3 eps
Rank #6,4651,024 daily views
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Lexi Underwood
as Malia Obama · 3 eps
Rank #15,694231 daily views
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Saniyya Sidney
as Sasha Obama · 3 eps
Rank #7,082914 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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Gavin White
as Young Michael Ford · 1 ep
Rank #34,7528 daily views
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DC
Donna Lynne Champlin
as Mel Winter · 1 ep
Rank #18,615152 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 #17,289183 daily views
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Brandon Fox
as Radio Producer · 1 ep
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