The First Lady (TV) Cast Popularity
The cast of The First Lady including daily popularity data. Updated on April 8, 2025.
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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.

#4
Most popular actor on The First Lady
5,477 Wikipedia views yesterday
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.

#3
Most popular actor on The First Lady
6,269 Wikipedia views yesterday
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.

#2
Most popular actor on The First Lady
7,653 Wikipedia views yesterday
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.

#14
Most popular actor on The First Lady
1,229 Wikipedia views yesterday
Dakota Fanning
as Susan Elizabeth Ford (10 episodes)
#5
Most popular actor on The First Lady
5,116 Wikipedia views yesterday
Lily Rabe
as Lorena Hickok (10 episodes)

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

#13
Most popular actor on The First Lady
1,376 Wikipedia views yesterday
Regina Taylor
as Marian Shields Robinson (10 episodes)
#22
Most popular actor on The First Lady
177 Wikipedia views yesterday
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.

#1
Most popular actor on The First Lady
7,862 Wikipedia views yesterday
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.

#6
Most popular actor on The First Lady
3,615 Wikipedia views yesterday
James DuMont
as Herpolsheimer's Manager (1 episode)
Geraldine Singer
as Dorothea Warren (1 episode)
Jackie Earle Haley
as Louis Howe (5 episodes)
#10
Most popular actor on The First Lady
2,546 Wikipedia views yesterday
Kate Mulgrew
as Susan Sher (4 episodes)
#11
Most popular actor on The First Lady
2,157 Wikipedia views yesterday
Eliza Scanlen
as Young Eleanor Roosevelt (2 episodes)
#18
Most popular actor on The First Lady
685 Wikipedia views yesterday
Clea DuVall
as Tommy (6 episodes)
#12
Most popular actor on The First Lady
1,614 Wikipedia views yesterday
Jayme Lawson
as Young Michelle Obama (5 episodes)
#15
Most popular actor on The First Lady
1,087 Wikipedia views yesterday
Derek Cecil
as Donald Rumsfeld (4 episodes)
#25
Most popular actor on The First Lady
122 Wikipedia views yesterday
Michael Potts
as Fraser Robinson (5 episodes)
Rhys Wakefield
as Dick Cheney (4 episodes)
#27
Most popular actor on The First Lady
107 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ellen Burstyn
as Sara Delano Roosevelt (6 episodes)
#7
Most popular actor on The First Lady
2,681 Wikipedia views yesterday
Judy Greer
as Nancy Howe (4 episodes)
#8
Most popular actor on The First Lady
2,676 Wikipedia views yesterday
Cailee Spaeny
as Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (4 episodes)
#9
Most popular actor on The First Lady
2,660 Wikipedia views yesterday
Michael Aronov
as Rahm Emanuel (3 episodes)
#26
Most popular actor on The First Lady
108 Wikipedia views yesterday
Gloria Reuben
as Valerie Jarrett (3 episodes)
#17
Most popular actor on The First Lady
729 Wikipedia views yesterday
Kristine Froseth
as Young Betty Ford (4 episodes)
#19
Most popular actor on The First Lady
640 Wikipedia views yesterday
Rosalind Chao
as Tina Tchen (3 episodes)
#16
Most popular actor on The First Lady
789 Wikipedia views yesterday
Lexi Underwood
as Malia Obama (3 episodes)
#21
Most popular actor on The First Lady
187 Wikipedia views yesterday
Saniyya Sidney
as Sasha Obama (3 episodes)
#24
Most popular actor on The First Lady
148 Wikipedia views yesterday
Bill Winkler
as Secret Service Agent (1 episode)
Patrice Johnson
as Clara Powell (3 episodes)
Gavin White
as Young Michael Ford (1 episode)
#28
Most popular actor on The First Lady
7 Wikipedia views yesterday
Donna Lynne Champlin
as Mel Winter (1 episode)
#20
Most popular actor on The First Lady
203 Wikipedia views yesterday
Raphael Luce
as Young James Roosevelt (2 episodes)
Jake Picking
as Young Gerald Ford (2 episodes)
#23
Most popular actor on The First Lady
161 Wikipedia views yesterday
Brandon Fox
as Radio Producer (1 episode)
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