Ugly Betty (TV) Cast
The cast of Ugly Betty. Updated on August 17, 2025.
201 actors
America Ferrera
as Betty Suarez (85 episodes)

America Ferrera stars as Betty Suarez, a determined and kind-hearted woman who lands a job at a fashion magazine despite her lack of style.

Eric Mabius
as Daniel Meade (85 episodes)

Eric Mabius plays Daniel Meade, the editor-in-chief of the fashion magazine and Betty's boss.

Vanessa Williams
as Willhelmina Slater (44 episodes)

Vanessa Williams is Willhelmina Slater, the ambitious and often scheming creative director at the magazine.

Tony Plana
as Ignacio Suarez (85 episodes)

Tony Plana portrays Ignacio Suarez, Betty's loving and supportive father.

Mark Indelicato
as Justin Suarez (85 episodes)

Mark Indelicato appears as Justin Suarez, Betty's fashion-savvy nephew.

Ana Ortiz
as Hilda Suarez (85 episodes)

Ana Ortiz plays Hilda Suarez, Betty's older sister.

Christopher Gorham
as Henry Grubstick (35 episodes)

Christopher Gorham takes on the role of Henry Grubstick, Betty's love interest and accountant at the magazine.

Rebecca Romijn
as Alexis Meade (65 episodes)

Rebecca Romijn is Alexis Meade, Daniel's transgender sister who has her own dramatic story arc.

Alan Dale
as Bradford Meade (65 episodes)

Alan Dale plays Bradford Meade, Daniel and Alexis's father and the owner of the fashion magazine.

Daniel Eric Gold
as Matt Hartley (44 episodes)

Daniel Eric Gold is Matt Hartley, another one of Betty's love interests and a wealthy businessman.

Judith Light
as Claire Meade (53 episodes)

Judith Light takes on the role of Claire Meade, Daniel and Alexis's mother.

Becki Newton
as Amanda Tanen (85 episodes)

Becki Newton appears as Amanda Tanen, the magazine's receptionist with dreams of fame and fortune.

Ashley Jensen
as Christina McKinney (25 episodes)
Michael Urie
as Marc St. James (85 episodes)
Arap Bethke
as Antonio (20 episodes)
Carol Kane
as Lena Korvinka (1 episode)
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
as Natalie (5 episodes)
Alexander Chaplin
as Fabian (1 episode)
Adriana Lima
as Adriana Lima (1 episode)
Nikki Blonsky
as Teri (1 episode)
Gene Simmons
as Gene Simmons (1 episode)
Caroline Aaron
as Judge Biotch (1 episode)
Barry Bostwick
as Roger Adams (2 episodes)
Megan Hilty
as Glinda (1 episode)
Lorraine Toussaint
as Yoga (6 episodes)
Thea Vidale
as Cholli (1 episode)
Rita Moreno
as Aunt Mirta (1 episode)
Sarah Jones
as Natalie Whitman (1 episode)
Kristin Chenoweth
as Diane (1 episode)
Nigel Barker
as Nigel Barker (1 episode)
Chris Williams
as Wilhediva Hater Robert (1 episode)
Julian De La Celle
as Daniel Jr. (4 episodes)
Kathy Najimy
as Dr. Frankel (1 episode)
Hamish Linklater
as Evan Grant (1 episode)
Lindsay Lohan
as Kimmie Keegan (4 episodes)
Christine Baranski
as Victoria Hartley (3 episodes)
Patti LuPone
as Mrs. Weiner (1 episode)
Daniel Davis
as Dr. Morgan Remus (1 episode)
John Cho
as Kenny (3 episodes)
Kavi Raz
as Clerk (1 episode)
Anthony Cistaro
as Waiter (1 episode)
Mo'Nique
as L'Amanda (1 episode)
Vera Wang
as Vera Wang (1 episode)
Hannah Marks
as Taylor (1 episode)
James Van Der Beek
as Luke Carnes (1 episode)
Illeana Douglas
as Sheila (3 episodes)
Stephanie Faracy
as Rosemary Tanen (1 episode)
Betty White
as Betty White (1 episode)
Bianca Roe
as Mode Girl (1 episode)
Nicholas Gonzalez
as Carlo Medina (1 episode)
Rachel Roberts
as Marla (1 episode)
Katharine McPhee
as Katharine McPhee (1 episode)
Gina Gershon
as Fabia (3 episodes)
Bonnie Dennison
as Ava (1 episode)
Dana Ivey
as Roberta (1 episode)
Heather Tom
as Holly Wright (2 episodes)
Shari Albert
as Casting Associate (1 episode)
Billie Jean King
as Billie Jean King (1 episode)
Liz Smith
as Liz Smith (1 episode)
Mo Rocca
as TV Host (1 episode)
Jasmine Jessica Anthony
as Antonells (1 episode)
Rick Fox
as Dwayne (2 episodes)
AnnaLynne McCord
as Petra (2 episodes)
Jowharah Jones
as Nico Slater (3 episodes)
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Sofia Reyes (7 episodes)
Rib Hillis
as Sven (1 episode)
Lucy Liu
as Grace Chin (2 episodes)
Rhys Coiro
as Vincent Bianchi (2 episodes)
Mini Anden
as Aerin (1 episode)
Lilyan Chauvin
as Yolanda (1 episode)
Angélica Vale
as Angelica (1 episode)
Lynn Redgrave
as Olivia Guillemette (1 episode)
Fisher Stevens
as Mr. Z (1 episode)
Patricia Velásquez
as Victoria Velez (1 episode)
Kristen Johnston
as Helen (3 episodes)
Frank Whaley
as Mr. Sparks (1 episode)
Katrina Bowden
as Heather (1 episode)
Rachel Maddow
as Rachel Maddow (1 episode)
Donna Murphy
as Eve (1 episode)
Gabrielle Union
as Renee Slater (3 episodes)
Christian Hoff
as D.A. Richard Blackman (1 episode)
Octavia Spencer
as Constance Grady (4 episodes)
Robert Desiderio
as Mr. Gallico (1 episode)
Christian Siriano
as Christian Siriano (1 episode)
Naomi Campbell
as Naomi Campbell (1 episode)
Jayma Mays
as Charlie (8 episodes)
Dylan Baker
as Bennett Wallis (2 episodes)
Bryan Batt
as Spencer Cannon (2 episodes)
Grant Bowler
as Connor Owens (5 episodes)
Adam Ferrara
as Sammy (1 episode)
Freddy Rodríguez
as Gio Rossi (2 episodes)
Kevin Kilner
as Dr. Mervin Farber (1 episode)
Elisabeth Hasselbeck
as Elisabeth Hasselbeck (1 episode)
Bernadette Peters
as Jodie Papadakis (5 episodes)
Marlo Thomas
as Sandra Winthrop (1 episode)
David Blue
as Cliff St. Paul (7 episodes)
Eddie Cibrian
as Coach Diaz (6 episodes)
Tim Gunn
as Fashion TV Reporter (2 episodes)
Debi Mazar
as Leah Feldman (2 episodes)
Darryl Stephens
as Waiter (1 episode)
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