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Michelle Pfeiffer (Betty Ford) leads the The First Lady cast as the #34 ranked actor globally. Cast members below include current popularity rankings where available.
December 6, 2025

Top 10 Cast Members

Ranked by Wikipedia pageviews on December 5, 2025
#1
Michelle Pfeifferas Betty Ford
Rank #3429,420 daily views
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#2
Gillian Andersonas Eleanor Roosevelt
Rank #4026,972 daily views
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#3
Dakota Fanningas Susan Elizabeth Ford
Rank #15913,143 daily views
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#4
Kiefer Sutherlandas Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rank #3478,250 daily views
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#5
Lily Rabeas Lorena Hickok
Rank #1,5503,273 daily views
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#6
Cailee Spaenyas Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Rank #1,7003,065 daily views
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#7
Viola Davisas Michelle Obama
Rank #2,4272,323 daily views
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#8
Judy Greeras Nancy Howe
Rank #2,5282,256 daily views
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#9
Ellen Burstynas Sara Delano Roosevelt
Rank #2,5332,252 daily views
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#10
Aaron Eckhartas Gerald Ford
Rank #3,0431,923 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 #2,4272,323 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 #34Top 10029,420 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 #40Top 10026,972 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 #7,086766 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 #15913,143 daily views
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Lily Rabe
as Lorena Hickok · 10 eps
Rank #1,5503,273 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 #15,634193 daily views
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Kiefer Sutherland
as Franklin D. Roosevelt · 10 eps
Rank #3478,250 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 #3,0431,923 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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JH
Jackie Earle Haley
as Louis Howe · 5 eps
Rank #3,8351,543 daily views
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KM
Kate Mulgrew
as Susan Sher · 4 eps
Rank #3,6661,610 daily views
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Eliza Scanlen
as Young Eleanor Roosevelt · 2 eps
Rank #8,764567 daily views
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Clea DuVall
as Tommy · 6 eps
Rank #4,6511,265 daily views
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JL
Jayme Lawson
as Young Michelle Obama · 5 eps
Rank #5,774979 daily views
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Derek Cecil
as Donald Rumsfeld · 4 eps
Rank #22,23176 daily views
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Michael Potts
as Fraser Robinson · 5 eps
Rank #15,203206 daily views
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Rhys Wakefield
as Dick Cheney · 4 eps
Rank #20,65595 daily views
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Ellen Burstyn
as Sara Delano Roosevelt · 6 eps
Rank #2,5332,252 daily views
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JG
Judy Greer
as Nancy Howe · 4 eps
Rank #2,5282,256 daily views
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Cailee Spaeny
as Anna Eleanor Roosevelt · 4 eps
Rank #1,7003,065 daily views
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Michael Aronov
as Rahm Emanuel · 3 eps
Rank #20,116103 daily views
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Gloria Reuben
as Valerie Jarrett · 3 eps
Rank #4,5951,282 daily views
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Kristine Froseth
as Young Betty Ford · 4 eps
Rank #7,761674 daily views
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Rosalind Chao
as Tina Tchen · 3 eps
Rank #8,161628 daily views
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Lexi Underwood
as Malia Obama · 3 eps
Rank #17,715143 daily views
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Saniyya Sidney
as Sasha Obama · 3 eps
Rank #17,399149 daily views
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BW
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 #33,07811 daily views
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DC
Donna Lynne Champlin
as Mel Winter · 1 ep
Rank #19,750108 daily views
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RL
Raphael Luce
as Young James Roosevelt · 2 eps
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JP
Jake Picking
as Young Gerald Ford · 2 eps
Rank #19,026119 daily views
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BF
Brandon Fox
as Radio Producer · 1 ep
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