Why Women Kill (TV) Cast
The cast of Why Women Kill. Updated on August 17, 2025.
68 actors
Ginnifer Goodwin
as Beth Ann Stanton (10 episodes)

Ginnifer Goodwin plays Beth Ann Stanton, a 1960s housewife who discovers her husband's infidelity, leading her to drastic measures.

Allison Tolman
as Alma Fillcot (10 episodes)

Allison Tolman is Alma Fillcot, a timid and awkward housewife in 1949 who becomes consumed by her desire for social acceptance.

Lucy Liu
as Simone Grove (10 episodes)

Lucy Liu portrays Simone Grove, a sophisticated and glamorous socialite in the 1980s who finds out her husband is leading a double life.

Lana Parrilla
as Rita Castillo (10 episodes)

Lana Parrilla stars as Rita Castillo, a calculating woman in the second season who seeks control over her own destiny.

Kirby
as Taylor Harding (10 episodes)

Kirby Howell-Baptiste takes on the role of Taylor Harding, a free-spirited and independent interior designer. Taylor is entangled in a complicated relationship that challenges societal norms and expectations in current-day Pasadena.

Nick Frost
as Bertram Fillcot (10 episodes)

Nick Frost plays Bertram Fillcot, Alma's loving husband with a dark secret in the second season.

Alexandra Daddario
as Jade (10 episodes)

Alexandra Daddario is Jade, a seductive and manipulative woman who complicates Taylor and Eli's marriage.

B.K. Cannon
as Dee Fillcot (10 episodes)

B.K. Cannon portrays Dee Fillcot, Alma and Bertram's daughter who dreams of escaping her mundane life.

Jordane Christie
as Vern Loomis (10 episodes)

Jordane Christie plays Vern Loomis, a private investigator who gets involved with several of the characters.

Reid Scott
as Eli Cohen (10 episodes)

Reid Scott is Eli Cohen, Taylor's husband, a screenwriter who finds himself caught in a web of deceit.

Matthew Daddario
as Scooter Polarsky (10 episodes)

Matthew Daddario plays Scooter Polarsky, a struggling actor involved with the women of the series.

Jack Davenport
as The Narrator (voice) (10 episodes)

Jack Davenport is the narrator, providing the dramatic voice-over that ties the stories together.

Sam Jaeger
as Rob Stanton (10 episodes)
Veronica Falcón
as Catherine Castillo (10 episodes)
Sadie Calvano
as April (10 episodes)
Virginia Williams
as Grace Berk (10 episodes)
Peta Murgatroyd
as Tango Dancer (1 episode)
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
as Tango Dancer (1 episode)
Kevin William Paul
as Mischa (1 episode)
Odelya Halevi
as Willow (1 episode)
Spencer Garrett
as Hal Burke (2 episodes)
Peri Gilpin
as Vivian Burke (1 episode)
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
as Taylor's Sister (1 episode)
Christina Anthony
as Taylor's Sister (1 episode)
Christine Estabrook
as Joyce Dubner (1 episode)
Ken Garito
as Police Officer (1 episode)
Robert Gant
as Dale Clarkson (1 episode)
Charlie DePew
as Brad (2 episodes)
Dale Dickey
as Ruby (1 episode)
Robert Craighead
as Dwight (1 episode)
Hayley Hasselhoff
as Patty (1 episode)
Morgan Smith
as Bethany (1 episode)
Adam Ferrara
as Leo Mosconi (3 episodes)
Marianne Muellerleile
as Back Alley Woman (1 episode)
Alex Meneses
as Maureen Bennett (1 episode)
Joe Gillette
as Dr. Enzo (1 episode)
Alicia Coppola
as Sheila Mosconi (9 episodes)
Leo Howard
as Tommy Harte (9 episodes)
Katie Finneran
as Naomi Harte (8 episodes)
Kevin Daniels
as Lamar (4 episodes)
Li Jun Li
as Amy (3 episodes)
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez
as Hector (3 episodes)
Scott Porter
as Ralph (3 episodes)
Lio Tipton
as Mary (3 episodes)
Ron Roggé
as Detective Hanel (1 episode)
Adam Shapiro
as Andrew (1 episode)
Abbie Cobb
as Abby (1 episode)
Kevin McNamara
as Duke (3 episodes)
John Patrick Kelly
as Joe (1 episode)
Jeffrey Sun
as Landlord (1 episode)
David Banks
as Bartender (1 episode)
Ron Nery Jr.
as Chez Kitchen Staff (1 episode)
Eileen Galindo
as Isabel Vega (8 episodes)
Jessica Phillips
as Joan (8 episodes)
Kerry O'Malley
as Mavis (8 episodes)
Lindsey Kraft
as Claire (5 episodes)
Cynthia Quiles
as Brenda (8 episodes)
Victoria Garcia-Kelleher
as Gretchen Clark (3 episodes)
Rachel Bay Jones
as Maisie Moran (3 episodes)
Ryan McPartlin
as Tom (1 episode)
Rondi Reed
as Mrs. Yost (3 episodes)
Carol Mansell
as Aunt Martha (2 episodes)
Rebecca Wisocky
as Harriet (1 episode)
Daniel Zacapa
as Carlo Castillo (5 episodes)
Warren Kole
as Detective Rowbin (4 episodes)
Jason Kravits
as Mr. Greeley (2 episodes)
Rain Valdez
as Chiffon (1 episode)
Jayden Foss
as Child Bertram (1 episode)
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