Renowned touring actress and Frederich Egerman's former lover. She plans to lure him away from his marriage by hosting a weekend gathering at her country estate. Despite her romantic intentions and direct confession, she is ultimately rejected when Frederich chooses his wife. She later mourns his safety after the Russian Roulette incident.
Desiree and Anne are direct romantic rivals competing for the attention of the same man.
Madame Armfeldt is Desiree's mother and the matriarch of the family estate.
Carl-Magnus and Desiree share a complicated romantic history and current affair.
Desiree hosts Erich during the weekend estate visit.
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