Big Little Lies (TV) Cast
The cast of Big Little Lies. Updated on August 17, 2025.
62 actors
Nicole Kidman
as Celeste Wright (14 episodes)

Nicole Kidman plays Celeste Wright, a former lawyer facing personal challenges in Monterey.

Reese Witherspoon
as Madeline Mackenzie (14 episodes)

Reese Witherspoon portrays Madeline Mackenzie, a determined and outspoken mother.

Shailene Woodley
as Jane Chapman (14 episodes)

Shailene Woodley takes the role of Jane Chapman, a young single mother with a mysterious past.

Laura Dern
as Renata Klein (14 episodes)

Laura Dern is Renata Klein, a successful businesswoman with a strong personality.

Adam Scott
as Ed Mackenzie (14 episodes)

Adam Scott plays Ed Mackenzie, Madeline’s supportive yet at times overlooked husband.

Alexander Skarsgård
as Perry Wright (14 episodes)

Alexander Skarsgård portrays Perry Wright, Celeste’s husband with a dark side.

Zoë Kravitz
as Bonnie Carlson (14 episodes)

Zoë Kravitz plays Bonnie Carlson, a kind-hearted yoga instructor with hidden depths.

James Tupper
as Nathan Carlson (14 episodes)

James Tupper is Nathan Carlson, Bonnie’s husband and Madeline’s ex-husband.

Iain Armitage
as Ziggy Chapman (14 episodes)

Iain Armitage plays Ziggy Chapman, the curious and perceptive son of Jane Chapman.

Jeffrey Nordling
as Gordon Klein (14 episodes)

Jeffrey Nordling plays Gordon Klein, Renata’s husband navigating the ups and downs of their relationship.

Kathryn Newton
as Abigail Carlson (14 episodes)

Kathryn Newton is Abigail Carlson, Madeline’s teenage daughter dealing with issues of her own.

Meryl Streep
as Mary Louise Wright (7 episodes)

Meryl Streep portrays Mary Louise Wright, Perry’s mother, who arrives in Monterey seeking answers.

Douglas Smith
as Corey Brockfield (7 episodes)
Darby Camp
as Chloe Mackenzie (14 episodes)
Chloe Coleman
as Skye Carlson (14 episodes)
Cameron Crovetti
as Josh Wright (14 episodes)
Nicholas Crovetti
as Max Wright (14 episodes)
Crystal Fox
as Elizabeth Howard (7 episodes)
Anil Kumar
as Dr. Winslow (1 episode)
Paull Walia
as David Roberts (1 episode)
Sarah Sokolovic
as Tori Bachman (1 episode)
P.J. Byrne
as Principal Nippal (4 episodes)
Sarah Burns
as Gabrielle (2 episodes)
Joel Spence
as Matt (2 episodes)
Sarah Baker
as Thea Cunningham (2 episodes)
Parker Croft
as Brent (2 episodes)
Merrin Dungey
as Detective Adrienne Quinlan (2 episodes)
Kate Rene Gleason
as Stacey (1 episode)
Kimmy Shields
as Kelly (2 episodes)
Jennifer Lafleur
as Fiona (1 episode)
Keisuke Hoashi
as Dr. Leo Chang (3 episodes)
Nelly Buchet
as Juliette (3 episodes)
Carrie Wampler
as Lori (2 episodes)
Tim True
as Detective Walt Gibson (3 episodes)
Sheena Peña
as College Student (uncredited) (1 episode)
Molly Hagan
as Dr. Moriarty (2 episodes)
Ivy George
as Amabella Klein (6 episodes)
Hong Chau
as Jackie (3 episodes)
Joseph Cross
as Tom (3 episodes)
Gia Carides
as Melissa (2 episodes)
Kelen Coleman
as Harper Stimson (3 episodes)
Santiago Cabrera
as Joseph Bachman (3 episodes)
Virginia Kull
as Emily Barnes (3 episodes)
Patrick St. Esprit
as Mayor Bartley (1 episode)
Stephen Graybill
as Saxon Baker (2 episodes)
Larry Sullivan
as Oren Berg (4 episodes)
Danielle Judovits
as Puppeteer (2 episodes)
Kathreen Khavari
as Samantha (4 episodes)
Anthony Zediker
as Accompanist (2 episodes)
Richard Israel
as Theatrical Coordinator (2 episodes)
Mark Adair-Rios
as Coach Bob (2 episodes)
David Monahan
as Bernard (4 episodes)
Robin Weigert
as Dr. Amanda Reisman (2 episodes)
Larry Bates
as Stu (4 episodes)
Chris Kauffmann
as Puppeteer (2 episodes)
Ryan O'Connor
as Puppeteer (2 episodes)
Benai Boyd
as Puppeteer (2 episodes)
Angela Ai
as Puppeteer (2 episodes)
Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban
as School Child (2 episodes)
Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban
as School Child (2 episodes)
Denis O'Hare
as Ira Farber (4 episodes)
Becky Ann Baker
as Judge Marylin Cipriani (3 episodes)
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